Kong Inge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kong inge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 58.199 N,4 36.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.969983
  • Longitude: -4.600300
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONG INGE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 867
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 WK PA IN 475700N, 043700W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H6457/23 19.9.23 WK LOCATED IN 475814N, 043605W. LEAST DEPTH 24MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS AMENDMENT). BR STD. 8.1.80 SHOWN AS WK 24MTRS IN 475856N, 043557W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6594 [1979 EDN]. NC 2351. H1271/83 20.6.83 SHOWN IN 475815.5N, 043557W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6594 [1982 EDN]. BR STD. H3895/72 13.9.84 WK 24MTRS IN 475816N, 043556W. (BREST NM 84 26 35). ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. NCA. 10.5.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH 24MTRS, IN 475816N, 043556W. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NAMED 'KONINGE'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574008). NCA. 13.3.89 SHOWN AS WK PA 24MTRS ON FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN]. NCA. 22.11.99 SHOWN AS WK PD 24MTRS IN 4758.27N, 0435.93W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7148 [1998 EDN]. NC 2819. SEP 2008000090521 6.1.09 SHOWN AS WKS USC 18MTRS ON FRENCH 7148 [2008 EDN]. - NM 352/09. 29.10.09 SHOWN AS WKS USC 18MTRS IN 4758.199N, 0436.018W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7147 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2819.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2010

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF USHANT, 4M SW BY W OF BREST, WHILE ON PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR MARSEILLE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 58.199 N,4 36.018 W
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FAQ

Where is the KONG INGE wreck located?

The KONG INGE wreck is located at coordinates 47 58.199 N,4 36.018 W.

How deep is the KONG INGE and where exactly is it located?

The KONG INGE lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 47 58.199 N,4 36.018 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KONG INGE?

The seabed around the KONG INGE lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the KONG INGE sink?

The KONG INGE sank on Mar 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KONG INGE discovered?

The wreck of the KONG INGE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the KONG INGE belong to?

The KONG INGE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the KONG INGE carrying?

The KONG INGE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KONG INGE?

The KONG INGE had a tonnage of 867 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONG INGE?

The KONG INGE is classified as a steam ship.

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