Kyle Firth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kyle firth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.949 N,4 41.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.282483
  • Longitude: -4.683633
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KYLE FIRTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 47.2 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 450
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sawdust/wood chips,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2016

Surveying Details

25.2.75 WK IS BADLY BROKEN UP AND ONLY STERN SECTION INTACT. STERN AND PROP IN DEPTH OF 20FEET [6.1MTRS] CLOSE INSHORE IN CENTRE OF PENRHOS POINT. (M SMITH, LTR DTD 24.2.75). POSN 531652N, 044106W FOR FILING ONLY. H1280/77/24 11.10.77 REPD IN 531656N, 044057W. THIS POSN HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY A LOCAL MAN WHO HELPED SALVAGE THE WRECK. (M. SMITH LTR DTD 3.1.77). AMEND POSN. NCA. 7.4.82 STERN RELATIVELY COMPLETE, LYING ABOUT 8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL III). NCA. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD

Circumstances of loss

EX-KYLEFORD, EX-OUISTERHAM, EX-SENGA. BUILT IN 1905 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MONROE BROTHERS LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 64 NOHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARREG-Y-LLAM, PORTNANT FOR LIVERPOOL. DROVE ASHORE NEAR PENRHOS FFILW, SHORT DISTANCE S OF SOUTH STACK LT HO. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED DUE TO THE WAR. CREW RECOVERED. (SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the KYLE FIRTH wreck located?

The KYLE FIRTH wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.949 N,4 41.018 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KYLE FIRTH?

The seabed around the KYLE FIRTH lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the KYLE FIRTH sink?

The KYLE FIRTH sank on May 13, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KYLE FIRTH discovered?

The wreck of the KYLE FIRTH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KYLE FIRTH belong to?

The KYLE FIRTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KYLE FIRTH carrying?

The KYLE FIRTH was carrying sawdust/wood chips,stone.

What was the tonnage of the KYLE FIRTH?

The KYLE FIRTH had a tonnage of 450 tons.

What type of wreck is the KYLE FIRTH?

The KYLE FIRTH is classified as a steam ship.

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