Kul (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kul (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.667 N,5 39.829 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.994450
  • Longitude: -5.663817
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1095
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details 18.6.18 18.6.18 SANK MIDWAY BETWEEN RUNNELSTONE BUOY AND WOLF ROCK. (BOT WR 8/1567). 17.6.18 17.6.18 POSN 500000N, 054600W ACCEPTED. (RA FALMOUTH, AP REPORT). FOR FILING ONLY. POSN 3.5M NE ONE QUARTER N FROM WOLF ROCK. (BMVS). NCA. H2537/28 H2537/28 NOT CHARTED. H2979/74 16.6.76 H2979/74 16.6.76 WK IN 495937.95N, 053946.26W [OGB] USING DECCA. LOCATED CLOSE TO THE BOW HALF OF THE 'CITY OF WESTMINSTER' [16208] IN 495932.1N, 053944.61W. (E GILES, 1.4.76). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1900 BY RUSSELL & CO., PORT GLASGOW, WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-103 EN ROUTE FROM SWANSEA TO ROUEN. (LL WW1 & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the KUL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KUL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.667 N,5 39.829 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KUL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KUL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the KUL (PROBABLY) sink?

The KUL (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KUL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KUL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KUL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KUL (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the KUL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KUL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KUL (PROBABLY)?

The KUL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1095 tons.

What type of wreck is the KUL (PROBABLY)?

The KUL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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