Hms Kempton Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Hms kempton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 3.817 N,2 7.537 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.063617
- Longitude: 2.125617
|
| Wreck Depth |
10.8 m
|
| Water Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS KEMPTON |
|
Type
|
minesweeper
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
74.7 m |
| Width |
17.7 m |
| Draught |
2.1 |
| Tonnage |
810 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 24, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
1987 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 13, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Discover the historical underwater wreck of HMS Kempton, located at coordinates 51° 3.817' N, 2° 7.537' E. Survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office document the positional history and charting updates for this submerged obstruction, which has appeared on various navigational charts over the years with depths noted around 10 to 11 meters. The site's charting history includes multiple position refinements from international hydrographic sources, tracking its status from an uncharted or non-visible obstruction to its official hydrographic listings before administrative deletion in 1987.
Surveying Details
H4340/17 POSN 510340N, 020700E. NOT VISIBLE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - FNM 49/18. H7386/18 10.12.18 POSN 510350N, 020745E (FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS). BA 1872 & 1406. H4325/22 12.7.22 INS NDW. (PARIS NM 26/851/22). BR STD. H7966/24 30.12.24 SHOWN AS WK 11MTRS [6FMS] IN 510344N, 020742E ON FRENCH 5094. NE 1872. 12.9.72 NOW IN 510354N, 020733E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 323. 20.8.75 WK 10.8MTRS SHOWN IN 510352N, 020737E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6501. NC 323. H1283/76/118 8.9.76 POSN 51035259N, 02073600E [EUR] TAKEN FROM FRENCH WK DATA. (R A LEE OF DEAL). NCA. H2548/87 29.6.87 DELETED. (BREST NM 87/23/26). BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL BUILT 1916 BY FERGUSON. MINED OFF DOVER. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY). MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 1. (R VERPOORTE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 3.817 N,2 7.537 E
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FAQ
Where is the HMS KEMPTON wreck located?
The HMS KEMPTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.817 N,2 7.537 E.
How deep is the HMS KEMPTON and where exactly is it located?
The HMS KEMPTON lies at a depth of about 10.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.817 N,2 7.537 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS KEMPTON?
The seabed around the HMS KEMPTON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.
When did the HMS KEMPTON sink?
The HMS KEMPTON sank on Jun 24, 1917.
When was the wreck of the HMS KEMPTON discovered?
The wreck of the HMS KEMPTON was discovered in 1918.
What country did the HMS KEMPTON belong to?
The HMS KEMPTON belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS KEMPTON?
The HMS KEMPTON had a tonnage of 810 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS KEMPTON?
The HMS KEMPTON is classified as a minesweeper.