Knitsley (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Knitsley (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 33.224 N,2 4.134 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.553733
  • Longitude: 2.068900
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 18.9
Sonar Width 10.2
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 40
Tonnage 2272
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1942
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 024.3,,001.75,166.0
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/616/01 26.10.94 EXAM'D 8.7.94 IN 523311.7N, 020414.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 23.7, FOUL 24.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.2 IN GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1-3MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. DUE TO SMALL SIZE, CHAOTIC APPEARANCE AND PROXIMITY THIS MAY BE THE BOW/STERN OF WK [11028], THE MAIN PART LYING SOME 250MTRS FURTHER SOUTH. BOTH PARTS ADDED TOGETHER WOULD AGREE WITH THE LENGTH OF THE SUNKEN VESSEL. FURTHER DEBRIS LIES IN 523310.8N, 020415.6E WITH A LEAST DEPTH OF 28.0 IN GEN DEPTHS OF 28.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.2MTRS. ANOTHER PORTION LIES IN 523309.9N, 020413.4E. SWEPT CLEAR 26.8, FOUL 27.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.7 IN GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. COVERS AREA SOME 5MTRS BY 5MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2017/00067039 15.3.17 EXAM'D 15.3.17: WRECK IN 5233.224N, 0204.134E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 18.9MTRS, WIDTH 10.2MTRS, HT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 24.3MTRS, 1.75MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 166 DEGS. WK IS BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-THORNHOPE '37. BUILT IN 1923 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CONSETT IRON CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 239 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO LTD, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. 12 CREW AND 1 DEMS GUNNER LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

?PART OF WRECK [11028]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 33.224 N,2 4.134 E
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FAQ

Where is the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 33.224 N,2 4.134 E.

How deep is the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 52 33.224 N,2 4.134 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Dec 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1994.

What country did the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) carrying?

The KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2272 tons.

What type of wreck is the KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The KNITSLEY (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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