St Kenan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St kenan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.4 N,4 56.152 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.323333
  • Longitude: -4.935867
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST KENAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 60
Shadow Height 10.9
Orientation 130
Tonnage 671
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2000

Surveying Details

H056/40 24.7.40 SANK IN 552000N, 045700W APPROX. (SO(I), ROSYTH, 14.7.40). H2579/76 2.12.80 WRECK LOCATED IN 551924N, 045605W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 40.7 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 53 MTRS. (HMS HERALD, TLX DTD 30.11.80). NCA YET. H2579/76 13.5.81 INTACT WK EXAM'D 27.11.80 IN 551923.8N, 045604.7W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.8 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.9MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, APPROX. LYING 130/310 DEGS. (HMS HERALD, HI 9/80). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.4 N,4 56.152 W.

How deep is the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 55 19.4 N,4 56.152 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) sank on May 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 671 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST KENAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ST KENAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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