Knightsgarth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Knightsgarth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.54 N,6 16.755 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.292333
  • Longitude: -6.279250
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KNIGHTSGARTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.8
Tonnage 2889
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 18, 2009

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SUNK 5M WNW FROM BULL PT, RATHLIN I. 18.8.53 INS AS NDW PA IN 551800N, 062600W. F6629. H2303/72 30.11.73 AREA, 1 SQ. M, SEARCHED ALONG DECCA LINES USING SONAR TYPE 193. NOTHING FOUND, (HMS MAXTON, VIA CAPT. MCM, LOCHINVAR 26.11.73). 11.10.72 AMEND WK USC PA 8FMS. NE 2723. H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND WK USC PA 15MTRS. NC 2798. H4107/73 15.8.73 AMEND TO WK USCA 15MTRS. - NM ACTION. H2303/72 30.11.73 DELETED. BR STD. H3740/69 16.10.74 REPORTED SINKING POSN 551800N, 062600W. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE). NCA. HH100/351/06 22.1.93 BROKEN UP REMAINS OF THIS WK IS LOCATED IN 551736N, 061645W. COVERED WITH GROWTH AND KELP. DRIES 3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). NCA. 18.10.04 POSN PLOTS ON LAND AMENDED TO DEAD. 22.11.04 LIES CLOSE TO LARGE CAVES IN THE CLIFF AT TOLOVEY WHERE THE BOILERS CAN STILL BE SEEN IN GEN DEPTH 4-8MTRS. (SII) AMENDED BACK TO LIVE, POSN 5517.540N, 0616.755W [WGD]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1905 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO LTD, MIDDLESBOROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REA SHIPPING CO LTD (HARRISONS). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 340 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, MIDDLESBOROUGH. PASSAGE LOUGH SWILLY FOR BARRY. TORPEDOED 5M WNW OF BULL PT, RATHLIN. DRIFTED SE AND RAN AGROUND JUST S OF BULL PT. 2 OF 22 CREW LOST. (SII). TORPEDOED BY U 91. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES; DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the KNIGHTSGARTH wreck located?

The KNIGHTSGARTH wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.54 N,6 16.755 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KNIGHTSGARTH?

The seabed around the KNIGHTSGARTH lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the KNIGHTSGARTH sink?

The KNIGHTSGARTH sank on Jan 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KNIGHTSGARTH discovered?

The wreck of the KNIGHTSGARTH was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KNIGHTSGARTH belong to?

The KNIGHTSGARTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KNIGHTSGARTH carrying?

The KNIGHTSGARTH was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the KNIGHTSGARTH?

The KNIGHTSGARTH had a tonnage of 2889 tons.

What type of wreck is the KNIGHTSGARTH?

The KNIGHTSGARTH is classified as a steam ship.

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