Kyma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kyma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.298 N,0 24.419 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.554967
  • Longitude: 0.406983
Wreck Depth 14.2 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KYMA
Type steam ship
Flag GRE
Length 107.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 160
Tonnage 3959
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1941
Scour Dimensions 160.0,000.0,002.0,340
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details REPD SUNK IN 533300N, 002100E. (WW2SL). H03535/41 17.12.41 SUNK IN 533324N, 002432E. 2 MASTS SHOW. LIES SE/NW. (CAPT M/S, HUMBER). INS AS DW, WITH G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, CLOSE NW. - NM 2991/41. H03535/41 9.9.47 POSN EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL. NOT LOCATED BUT AREA RADIUS 250YDS SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT [MLWS]. A DEEP SCOUR EXISTS IN CENTRE OF THIS AREA IN 533314N, 002427E. GEN DEPTH 41-48FT. (HMS SCOTT). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 3FT WITH BUOY CLOSE N. - NM 2326/47. H03535/41 9.9.49 WK LOCATED IN 533314N, 002427E IN SEPT 1948. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 47FT. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 44FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1877/49. 23.6.75 AMEND TO WK 12.7MTRS. NC 107. H1287/78/312 25.9.78 WELL FLATTENED AND LYING IN LARGE SCOUR. (H GARNER, 20.9.78). H1270/73 6.11.78 DIVED. HEAVILY DISPERSED. (KIRKPATRICK, HUMBER DIVERS, TELECON 24.10.78). HH090/593/01 5.1.94 EXAM'D 18.5.93 IN 533315.4N, 002433.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 15.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, BREADTH 45MTRS. DEBRIS, LYING 160/340 DEG, SCATTERED OVER LARGE AREA AND 'SCOURED IN'. (OCEONICS, (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 29.12.13 IN 5333.298N, 0024.419E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.25 IN GEN DEPTH 14.2MTRS. SCOUR 2.0MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 160MTRS TOWARDS 340 DEGS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL BROKEN AND SCATTERED WRECK. CONTAINED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE SCOUR AND IS PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). DEBRIS AT SE END OF LARGE SCOUR. AMEND WK 14.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-ROTHLEY '33. BUILT IN 1911 BY BLYTH SB & DD CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A K PERAZ. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 356HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR HULL. CARGO GRAIN AND TRUCKS. MINED.

General Comments

DEBRIS AT SE END OF LARGE SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.298 N,0 24.419 E
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FAQ

Where is the KYMA wreck located?

The KYMA wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.298 N,0 24.419 E.

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

The KYMA lies at a depth of about 14.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.298 N,0 24.419 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KYMA?

The seabed around the KYMA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the KYMA sink?

The KYMA sank on Oct 10, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KYMA discovered?

The wreck of the KYMA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KYMA belong to?

The KYMA belonged to GRE.

What cargo was the KYMA carrying?

The KYMA was carrying vehicles,grain.

What was the tonnage of the KYMA?

The KYMA had a tonnage of 3959 tons.

What type of wreck is the KYMA?

The KYMA is classified as a steam ship.

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