Kitty (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kitty (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 10.591 N,1 31.695 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.176517
  • Longitude: -1.528250
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KITTY (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 32 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 45.2
Sonar Width 11.3
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 170
Tonnage 181
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0008.0,,001.8,175
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2007

Surveying Details

MAY 1917 POSN GIVEN 561030N, 013300W. (A T NO 289). H8203/19 POSN GIVEN AS 25M ENE FROM ST ABBS HD. H4087/26 24.6.26 ERASE WK FROM 2182B. 1.3.71 RE-INS AS NDW PA. NE 2182B [INT 1402]. 15.9.72 MAY BE 560400N, 012700W. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). NCA. 16.2.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 40MTRS. NC 1407. HH091/152/01 20.9.07 SEP 2007/000069355 EXAM'D 1.8.06 IN 5610.591N, 0131.695W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.4 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 8MTRS TOWARDS 175 DEGS. LENGTH 45.2MTRS, WIDTH 11.3MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH BOWS S. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT & INTACT. PATCH OF DEBRIS 19 X 11 X 0.9MTRS LIES 42MTRS E. (GARDLINE, HI 1152). AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4719/07.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY EARLE'S CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G F SLEIGHT, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PETERHEAD FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY EXPLOSIVES. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the KITTY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KITTY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 10.591 N,1 31.695 W.

How deep is the KITTY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KITTY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 56 10.591 N,1 31.695 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KITTY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KITTY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the KITTY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KITTY (POSSIBLY) sank on May 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KITTY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KITTY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KITTY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KITTY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KITTY (POSSIBLY)?

The KITTY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 181 tons.

What type of wreck is the KITTY (POSSIBLY)?

The KITTY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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