Kolga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kolga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.05 N,2 4.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.217500
  • Longitude: -2.067500
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOLGA
Type steam ship
Flag EE
Length 105.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 80
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 30
Tonnage 3526
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,002.4,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Surveying Details

H1001/40 H1001/40 SANK IN 501300N, 020000W, APPROX. (WW2SL). SANK ABOUT 20 MILES S OF PORTLAND. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). 19.11.75 19.11.75 INS AS USCPA 20FMS IN 501300N, 020000W. NE 2649. 9.8.78 9.8.78 AMEND TO USC PA 36MTRS. NE 2454.. 18.1.80 18.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1079]. NCA. HH090/533/01 24.2.92 HH090/533/01 24.2.92 LARGE, FAIRLY INTACT WK EXAM'D 2.12.91 IN 501303N, 020403W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.3 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR 2.4MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEG. A SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY WAS OBSERVED. CHART AS WK 48MTRS ACCEPTING SONAR HEIGHT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 783/92. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 DIVED IN 8.98. INTACT BUT ALMOST UPSIDE DOWN AND COLLAPSED. ENGINE ROOM IS INTACT WITH SINGLE BOILER. VESSEL IS PROBABLY MACHINERY AFT. (N R CHIPCHASE).

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE TO WILMINGTON, N CAROLINA, USA.

General Comments

INVERTED AND COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the KOLGA wreck located?

The KOLGA wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.05 N,2 4.05 W.

How deep is the KOLGA and where exactly is it located?

The KOLGA lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.05 N,2 4.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KOLGA?

The seabed around the KOLGA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the KOLGA sink?

The KOLGA sank on Jul 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KOLGA discovered?

The wreck of the KOLGA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KOLGA belong to?

The KOLGA belonged to EE.

What cargo was the KOLGA carrying?

The KOLGA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KOLGA?

The KOLGA had a tonnage of 3526 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOLGA?

The KOLGA is classified as a steam ship.

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