Kwasind Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kwasind Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.063 N,1 45.579 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.134383
  • Longitude: 1.759650
Wreck Depth 16.47 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KWASIND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 90.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 32.8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 15
Tonnage 2211
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1917
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 192.7,,001.5,020.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 11.3.17 POSN 520800N, 014500E. H3052/31 27.10.31 INS WK 40FT. (HMS KELLETT, 1931). H3052/31 8.7.32 BEING DISPERSED. (TH). - TNM 1058/32. H3052/31 6.9.32 DISPERSED TO 45FT. (TH 1932). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. BR STD. H3273/61 10.9.62 LOCATED IN 520804N, 014536E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64FT IN 73FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). 31.7.74 AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS. NC 1543. H2917/83 29.3.85 OUTSIDE AREA SURVEYED, BUT DETECTED ON E/S WHILST TURNING BETWEEN SOUNDING LINES. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. HH090/616/01 6.1.95 EXAM'D 5.8.94 IN 520802.75N, 014541.17E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.5, FOUL 15.8MTRS.LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. IN TWO PIECES AND SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. 24.10.08 DIVED IN 5208.090N, 0145.564E [WGD]. WK APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DISPERSED. TWO LARGE BOILERS REMAIN IN AMONGST A MASS OF TANGLED METAL. NO RECOGNISABLE PARTS OF THE SHIP WERE FOUND. (B HICKINBOTTOM, EMAIL DTD 22.10.08). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 21.8.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16; IN 5208.063N, 0145.579E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.47MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 32.8MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 015/195 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 192.72MTRS, 1.53MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 020 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN INTO TWO SECTIONS. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-TURRET BELL. BUILT IN 1894 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ARCTIC SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 233HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR WEST HARTLEPOOL. CARGO IRON ORE. MINED, FORE PART SANK IN 10 SECONDS.

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FAQ

Where is the KWASIND wreck located?

The KWASIND wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.063 N,1 45.579 E.

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

The KWASIND lies at a depth of about 16.47 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.063 N,1 45.579 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KWASIND?

The seabed around the KWASIND lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the KWASIND sink?

The KWASIND sank on Mar 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KWASIND discovered?

The wreck of the KWASIND was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KWASIND belong to?

The KWASIND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KWASIND carrying?

The KWASIND was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the KWASIND?

The KWASIND had a tonnage of 2211 tons.

What type of wreck is the KWASIND?

The KWASIND is classified as a steam ship.

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