Hms Kingston Alalite (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms kingston alalite (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.718 N,4 10.244 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.328633
  • Longitude: -4.170733
Wreck Depth 12.2 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Orientation 160
Tonnage 412
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK 242DEGS, 5.7C FROM PLYMOUTH B'WTR LT. (LL WW2). H3170/46 7.12.46 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 43FT IN 501942N, 041014W [OGB], OR 236DEGS, 6C FROM PLYMOUTH B'KWTR LT. (SCES VESSEL GULNARE, 69/10/8-1946) - NM 3960/46. SALVAGE OPERATIONS ON THE WRECK WERE COMPLETED IN FEB 1946. (HI 4A). 5.3.68 NOT LOCATED. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 29/67) NCA. H2899/69 6.5.69 DIVING JACKSTAY SEARCH CARRIED OUT. ONLY BITS OF IRON FOUND. NONE MORE THAN 2FT ABOVE SEABED. (HMS WOODLARK, R-OF-S 30.1.69). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. AREA LIMITS [OGB]: 501944.7N, 041015.3W; 501944.4N, 041014.4W; 501942N, 041013.5W; 501941.4N, 041013.8W; 501941.7N, 041014.7W & 501944.1N, 041015.7W. H1309/79 13.11.79 REMAINS OF ONE, POSSIBLY TWO, TRAWLERS, MOSTLY WOOD, STANDING 12-15FT. COVERED WITH NETS WITH CORK FLOATS. CONFIRMED BY OTHER LOCAL DIVERS. HYDROGRAPHIC SCHOOL BEING ASKED TO INVESTIGATE. (P. MITCHELL, PLYMOUTH, 4.11.79) NCA YET. 23.11.79 NOTHING DEFINITE FOUND USING DCS3 ON 14.11.79, THOUGH AREA MARKEDLY FOUL. FURTHER CONVERSATION WITH MR MITCHELL INDICATES THE WRECKAGE HE REFERS TO MAY BE NORTH OF THIS POSN. ANOTHER INVESTIGATION WILL BE CARRIED OUT. (CDR HEARSEY, HYD. SCHOOL, TELECON) NCA. HH090/594/01 4.8.93 NOT LOCATED DURING BASIC E/S AND SONAR SEARCH. AREA IS FREQUENTLY DIVED BY BOTH AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONALS AND SMALL PIECES OF SCATTERED DEBRIS WHICH COVER AND UNCOVER WITH SAND, ARE KNOWN TO EXIST IN THIS POSN. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594A). NCA. 17.6.13 RECORD REVIEWED. AMENDED TO FOUL AREA 12.2MTRS AT RT REQUEST. NOW COVERS [17661].
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2013
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Circumstances of loss

PURCHASED BY ADMIRALTY FOR USE AS A/S VESSEL 8.1939. MINED. (WW2SL).

General Comments

SCATTERED DEBRIS See Also: 17661

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 19.718 N,4 10.244 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.718 N,4 10.244 W.

How deep is the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 12.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.718 N,4 10.244 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY)?

The HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 412 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY)?

The HMS KINGSTON ALALITE (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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