Kumu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kumu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 49.535 N,8 36.128 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.825583
  • Longitude: -8.602133
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUMU
Type trawler
Length 35.1 m
Width 7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Boulder
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

HH272/720/03 14.11.97 HH272/720/03 14.11.97 WK OF S TRAWLER LOCATED ON 50MTR CONTOUR LINE IN GLEN BAY, HIRTA. WHEELHOUSE AND BOILERS ARE FAIRLY INTACT BUT REST OF VESSEL HAS COLLAPSED INWARDS. PROP AND TWO ANCHORS ARE VISIBLE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV 1997). INS AS NDW PA IN 574942N, 083606W. BR STD. HH100/351/13/39 21.8.98 HH100/351/13/39 21.8.98 BELL OF SS 'MANOR' FOUND IN WK IN 574933N, 083603W. (R CRAMER, DEESIDE DIVERS BSAC). HH100/351/13/40 25.8.98 HH100/351/13/40 25.8.98 DIVED IN 574933.5N, 083605W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH USING SONAR & E/S 47MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 47MTRS. PLATES LYING FLAT ON SEABED OF BOULDERS, SAND AND SHINGLE. STERN SECTION UPRIGHT WITH ENGINE ROOM AND WINCH EXPOSED, BOILER LIES 10MTRS FROM WK, PROP AND ANCHOR CLEARLY VISIBLE. DIVED AGAIN AUG '98 WHEN BELL INSCRIBED 'SS MANOR, FLEETWOOD, 1913' RECOVERED. UNDERSTOOD THAT SS 'KUMU' WAS TRANSPORTING BELL TO NORWAY. BELL HANDED OVER TO NATIONAL TRUST WARDEN FOR DISPLAY IN ST KILDA MUSEUM. RECEIVER OF WRECKS INFORMED. (C GILLESPIE, LTR RECEIVED 24.8.98). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 1.10.05 1.10.05 EUT POSN: 5749.535N, 0836.128W. NE 2524.

General Comments

STERN SECTION UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 49.535 N,8 36.128 W
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FAQ

Where is the KUMU wreck located?

The KUMU wreck is located at coordinates 57 49.535 N,8 36.128 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KUMU?

The seabed around the KUMU lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KUMU discovered?

The wreck of the KUMU was discovered in 1997.

What type of wreck is the KUMU?

The KUMU is classified as a trawler.

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