Kirk Pride Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Kirk pride Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 17.937 N,81 23.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.298950
  • Longitude: -81.383633
Wreck Depth 1.39 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIRK PRIDE
Type motor vessel
Flag NI
Length 55.2 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 58
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 225
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1976
Bottom Texture 14/4
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2022

Surveying Details

14.4.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 191800N, 812315W APPROX. (LL, 14.1.76). NCA. 12.10.90 WRECK REMAINS, SHOWN AS DWP IN 191756N, 812301.5W, LENGTH 60MTRS, LYING 045/225 DEGS ON PG 1982. (JAS AIR PHOT DTD 26.2.85 & 2.3.87, INDEX NO.1885/646). INS AS DWP. NC 462 [GEORGE TOWN]. 21.7.04 PREVIOUS POSN PLOTS ASHORE. NOT SHOWN ON BA 462 [NC DTD 14.12.90]. SEP 2017/000210747 18.12.17 EXAM�D 18.12.17 IN 1917.937N, 8123.018W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.39MTRS, GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. LENGH 58MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 225 DEGS. WK BROKEN UP, DEBRIS FIELD 60MTRS LONG. (FUGRO, HI1550, H525_WRECK_ID_53539). AMEND TO DW 1.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022/000149742 21.10.22 LOCATED 14.11.21; IN 1917.937N, 8123.018W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 1.969MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. LENGH 63.2MTRS, WIDTH 24.2MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 225/045DEGS. NFS. (FUGRO, HI 1664, H525-53539). RETAIN M/B 1.3MTRS ABOVE.

Circumstances of loss

SANK OFF GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN WITH PART OF CARGO STILL ABOARD. (LL).

General Comments

WRECK BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 17.937 N,81 23.018 W
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FAQ

Where is the KIRK PRIDE wreck located?

The KIRK PRIDE wreck is located at coordinates 19 17.937 N,81 23.018 W.

How deep is the KIRK PRIDE and where exactly is it located?

The KIRK PRIDE lies at a depth of about 1.39 meters and is located at coordinates 19 17.937 N,81 23.018 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KIRK PRIDE?

The seabed around the KIRK PRIDE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the KIRK PRIDE sink?

The KIRK PRIDE sank on Jan 9, 1976.

When was the wreck of the KIRK PRIDE discovered?

The wreck of the KIRK PRIDE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the KIRK PRIDE belong to?

The KIRK PRIDE belonged to NI.

What cargo was the KIRK PRIDE carrying?

The KIRK PRIDE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KIRK PRIDE?

The KIRK PRIDE had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIRK PRIDE?

The KIRK PRIDE is classified as a motor vessel.

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