Knuthenborg Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Knuthenborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 1.438 N,0 3.698 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.023967
- Longitude: 0.061633
|
| Wreck Depth |
33.33 m
|
| Water Depth |
39 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KNUTHENBORG |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DK |
| Length |
54.9 m |
| Width |
8 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Sonar Length |
58.2 |
| Sonar Width |
8.9 |
| Shadow Height |
5.51 |
| Orientation |
178 |
| Tonnage |
517 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 27, 1916
|
| Bottom Texture |
4/6 |
| Original Detection Year |
1975 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 3, 2016 |
Surveying Details
H2534/74 9.4.75 WK IN 540039N, 000412E. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN REPORT NO 106). INS AS USC 15MTRS. BR STD. 22.8.77 AMEND TO USC 15MTRS. NC 1191. H2534/74 28.11.79 FOUR BAD OBSTNS IN 540020N, 000418E; 540034N, 000424E; 540039N, 000438E & 540057N, 000432E. POSNS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL 1). H5084/77 18.3.80 LARGE SAND WAVE LOCATED IN 540039N, 000412E. WK EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 540124N, 000349E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.2 IN GEN DEPTH 39.6MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. INTACT WK. 60MTRS LONG, LYING 095/275 DEG. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). BR STD. 5.8.94 KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE WRECK OF THE `NUFFENBURG'. (AB(SR) WOOD, TELECON DTD 3.8.94). NCA. HH100/351/18 8.4.02 INTACT, ON AN EVEN KEEL. SEABED SAND AND GRAVEL. BOWS S. TWO BOILERS. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. HH100/351/18 30.4.02 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE STEERING WHEEL BOSS MARKED 'BERGEN 1880' WITH THE NAME 'KNUTHENBURG'. (S OLD). NCA. HH100/351/20 27.8.03 DIVED IN 5401.420N, 0003.696E [WGD]. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND & SHINGLE. WK IS MAINLY UPRIGHT WITH BOWS N. STERN FLATTENED TO THE SEABED. SUPERSTRUCTURE FLATTENED TO THE DECK. 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE. TWO HOLDS FORE AND AFT. NO CARGO EVIDENT. (D ROBINSON, HUMBERSIDE POLICE). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 3.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5401.438N, 0003.698E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 33.33MTRS, GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 58.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.9MTRS, HT 5.51MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK PARTIALLY INTACT. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6468). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF IRON IN 1880 BY KOCKUMS MEK. VERK., MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET. FORENEDE DAMPSKIBS, SELSK. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 105HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. IN BALLAST. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS RHONE OF DENMARK.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 1.438 N,0 3.698 E
Knuthenborg on Wreck Map
Knuthenborg Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the KNUTHENBORG wreck located?
The KNUTHENBORG wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.438 N,0 3.698 E.
How deep is the KNUTHENBORG and where exactly is it located?
The KNUTHENBORG lies at a depth of about 33.33 meters and is located at coordinates 54 1.438 N,0 3.698 E.
How deep is the seabed around the KNUTHENBORG?
The seabed around the KNUTHENBORG lies at approximately 39 meters deep.
When did the KNUTHENBORG sink?
The KNUTHENBORG sank on Jun 27, 1916.
When was the wreck of the KNUTHENBORG discovered?
The wreck of the KNUTHENBORG was discovered in 1975.
What country did the KNUTHENBORG belong to?
The KNUTHENBORG belonged to DK.
What cargo was the KNUTHENBORG carrying?
The KNUTHENBORG was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the KNUTHENBORG?
The KNUTHENBORG had a tonnage of 517 tons.
What type of wreck is the KNUTHENBORG?
The KNUTHENBORG is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
PARTIALLY INTACT