Hms Kylemore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms kylemore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 8.28 N,1 14.638 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.138000
  • Longitude: 1.243967
Wreck Depth 16.9 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KYLEMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 28.4
Sonar Width 11.2
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 120
Tonnage 319
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1940
Scour Dimensions 002.8,,001.2,128.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0794/40 20.10.40 SUNK 3 T0 4 MILES NNW OF SHERINGHAM LTV. (FO HUMBER, 16.10.40). POSN 530800N, 011500E, APPROX. NCA. H02908/56 26.4.56 WK IN 530800N, 011500E. (SOURCE UNSTATED). NOT CHARTED ON WK CHARTS. HH090/561/01 6.1.93 EXAM'D 19.9.92 IN 530815.7N, 0111444.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.8, FOUL AT 19.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.8 IN GEN DEPTH 20.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.0MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. LIES 130/300DEGS. (SEATEAM, HI 561). BR STD. HH090/593/01 18.1.94 PARTIALLY BROKEN WK EXAM'D 18.8.93 IN 530815.7N, 0111444.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.8, FOUL AT 17.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.9 IN GEN DEPTH 20.9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS, LENGTH 92MTRS, BREADTH 20MTRS. LIES 120/300DEGS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 640/94. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 27.3.18 IN 5308.280N, 0114.638E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 28.4MTRS, WIDTH 11.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 119/299 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 2.8MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 128 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 16.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2018

Circumstances of loss

20.2.1920 BUILT IN 1897. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE, PADDLE PROPULSION. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER FROM 11.1915 TO 20.2.1920. HIRED AGAIN FROM 9.1939 AND CONVERTED TO A NET LAYER FROM 8.1940. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. ONE 6PDR GUN.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BROKEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 8.28 N,1 14.638 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS KYLEMORE wreck located?

The HMS KYLEMORE wreck is located at coordinates 53 8.28 N,1 14.638 E.

How deep is the HMS KYLEMORE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS KYLEMORE lies at a depth of about 16.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 8.28 N,1 14.638 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KYLEMORE?

The seabed around the HMS KYLEMORE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HMS KYLEMORE sink?

The HMS KYLEMORE sank on Aug 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS KYLEMORE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KYLEMORE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS KYLEMORE belong to?

The HMS KYLEMORE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KYLEMORE?

The HMS KYLEMORE had a tonnage of 319 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KYLEMORE?

The HMS KYLEMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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