Kirkwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kirkwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.923 N,8 10.274 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.015383
  • Longitude: 8.171233
Wreck Depth 17.6 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIRKWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93.3 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2780
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1930
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 2M W OF ELBE NO.1 LTV. (DODS) H3231/30 13.5.30 LT & BELL BUOY LAID IN 540048N, 081018E. (BERLIN NM 1492/30) - TNM 733/30. H3231/30 16.4.31 WK 20MTRS [11FMS] IN 540052N, 081004E. (BERLIN NM 1190/31) - NM 694/31. H03102/44 22.8.44 WK 11.9MTRS [6FMS 3FT] SHOWN IN 540100N, 001012E ON CAPTURED GERMAN 26 [1942 EDN] & GERMAN 138G. (US NAVAL DOCUMENTS 102-W & 102-Y RESPECTIVELY) - FNM 1782/44. H2882/46 & H2639/45 14.6.46 G LT BUOY, WHISTLE, ESTABLISHED IN 540048N, 081000E. (GERMAN NM 822/45) NE 1875. H3340/46 14.8.47 LEAST DEPTH NOW 18MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 1196/47) - NM 2134/47. H3340/46 6.10.50 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 13.5MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2348/50) - NM 1870/50. H3340/46 28.1.64 WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.2MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 4587/63) - NM 145/64. H3340/46 12.10.64 H3340/46 12.10.64 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.0MTRS, MARKED BY G LT BUOY, ISO.G. (HAMBURG NM 3819/64) - NM 1942/64. H3340/46 4.11.64 LT ON BUOY NOW INT.QKFL.G. (HAMBURG NM 3892/64) - NM 2055/64. H3340/46 16.6.65 RADAR REFLECTOR ESTABLISHED ON BUOY CLOSE E OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 1833/65) - NM 1179/65. 19.3.71 LT ON BUOY SHOWN AS GPFL(2)G.9S ON GERMAN 44 [1970 EDN]. NE 3261. H3142/69 & H5228/71 21.1.73 POSN GIVEN AS 540100N, 081024E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 4788/71) - NM 299/73. H3142/69 14.6.74 SWEPT CLEAR AT DEPTH 17.0MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 1751/74) - NM 1230/74. H3142/69 6.9.76 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT DEPTH 17.4MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2701/76) BR STD. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 17.4MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [1986 EDN]. NC 3761. H4720/87 29.9.87 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.7MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)87/32/87) - NM 3167/87. 2.7.98 SHOWN AS SW 17.5MTRS ON GERMAN 44 [19TH EDN JAN '98]. NE 3261. SEP 2016/000033495 17.3.16 SHOWN AS SW 17.6MTRS IN 5400.923N, 0810.274E [WGD] ON GERMAN 44. (EDN 44, COR TO 8.1.16). AMEND SW 17.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1930 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 219NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WM. FRANCE, FENWICK & CO. SANK ABOUT 2M W OF ELBE NO.1 LTV, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS PRESIDENT HARDING WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE FOR HAMBURG. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 0.923 N,8 10.274 E
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FAQ

Where is the KIRKWOOD wreck located?

The KIRKWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.923 N,8 10.274 E.

How deep is the KIRKWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The KIRKWOOD lies at a depth of about 17.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.923 N,8 10.274 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIRKWOOD?

The seabed around the KIRKWOOD lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the KIRKWOOD sink?

The KIRKWOOD sank on Apr 26, 1930.

When was the wreck of the KIRKWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the KIRKWOOD was discovered in 1930.

What country did the KIRKWOOD belong to?

The KIRKWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KIRKWOOD carrying?

The KIRKWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KIRKWOOD?

The KIRKWOOD had a tonnage of 2780 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIRKWOOD?

The KIRKWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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