Knol (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Knol (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 23.418 N,4 4.492 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.390300
  • Longitude: 4.074867
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KNOL (POSSIBLY)
Type factory ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 165
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1919
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2013

Surveying Details

H9146/19 28.11.19 STRUCK A MINE AND SANK 3 HOURS LATER IN 551900N, 040000E APPROX, OR 170M ENE OF SPURN HEAD. (BOARD OF TRADE) CHART AS WK [OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL] (1919). - NM 2168/19. H315/27 14.2.27 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2182B. HH160/350/01 8.10.90 WK LOCATED 30.8.90 IN 552317.5N, 040435.5E [EUR] USING PULSE-8. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (MV SVITZER MAGELLAN, HN DTD 6.9.90). INS AS WK 34MTRS. BR STD. 20.6.03 NOT SHOWN NETHERLANDS 1037 [INT 1045] [APR'03 EDN]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM ON NETHERLANDS CHART GIVES NO DATA FOR AREA. RETAIN AS CHARTED. 23.9.03 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 50 [INT 1045] [JUN'03 EDN, 1:375,000]. NCA YET, FALLS IN NETHERLANDS WATERS, SEE COMMENT ABOVE. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM ON GERMAN 50 GIVES SURVEY DATES OF 1958-78 AND LEAD-LINE DEPTHS. RETAIN AS CHARTED AS FOUND BY COMMERCIAL SURVEY VESSEL IN 1990. 8.8.13 NOT SHOWN ON NL21037P [EDN 11.15]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE TONSBERG TO SOUTH GEORGIA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 23.418 N,4 4.492 E
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FAQ

Where is the KNOL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KNOL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 23.418 N,4 4.492 E.

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

The KNOL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 55 23.418 N,4 4.492 E.

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

The seabed around the KNOL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the KNOL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KNOL (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 5, 1919.

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

The wreck of the KNOL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the KNOL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KNOL (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the KNOL (POSSIBLY)?

The KNOL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 165 tons.

What type of wreck is the KNOL (POSSIBLY)?

The KNOL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a factory ship.

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