Kaiserin Wreck

Field Value
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Kaiserin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.307 N,3 11.847 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.888450
  • Longitude: -3.197450
Wreck Depth 30.07 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAISERIN
Type battleship
Flag DE
Length 171.9 m
Width 29 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 131
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 3.5
Tonnage 24380
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8464/19 DWP (1919), LEAST DEPTH 9FMS, SHOWN IN 585320N, 031148W ON SURVEY [C7953]. BR STD. H6924/34 3.11.34 PURCHASE PRICE ACCEPTED. (CP23616/34). H6229/23 13.7.23 INS ON NE 3729, & ON 2581, 2180. - NM 1523/23. H6924/34 9.4.35 PROPOSED TO COMMENCE OPERATIONS SHORTLY. (CP7152/35). H3348/35 24.5.35 SALVAGE OPS. - TNM 851. H3348/35 10.9.35 SALVAGE OPS. - TNM 1567. H1696/36 28.5.36 RECOMMEND POSN NOW BE CHARTED AS FOUL ANCHORAGE. (KHM INVERGORDON). TNM CANCELLED. INS AS FOUL ANCHORAGE. - NM 1031/36. H3229/55 19.12.55 OBSTN IN 585324N, 031118W REMOVED BY METAL INDUSTRIES. (CDR HUSBAND, POMONA, HN). NCA ON THIS NOTE NO OTHER MENTION OF WK IN THIS POSN HAVING BEEN SALVED. 11.5.36 RAISED 11.5.36. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD, S.C. GEORGE). 16.10.79 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL GROUND. NC 35. 7.10.10 EXAM'D IN 5853.3005N, 0311.8289W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.64MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). INS FOUL 31MTRS. RETAIN LEGEND 'FOUL GROUND' CLOSE BY. BR STD. RSDRA2025000126343 03.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. CENTRED ON 5853.309N, 0311.884W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.07MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND FA 30MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2025
Limits

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 53.307 N,3 11.847 W
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FAQ

Where is the KAISERIN wreck located?

The KAISERIN wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.307 N,3 11.847 W.

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

The KAISERIN lies at a depth of about 30.07 meters and is located at coordinates 58 53.307 N,3 11.847 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAISERIN?

The seabed around the KAISERIN lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the KAISERIN sink?

The KAISERIN sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the KAISERIN discovered?

The wreck of the KAISERIN was discovered in 1919.

What country did the KAISERIN belong to?

The KAISERIN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the KAISERIN?

The KAISERIN had a tonnage of 24380 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAISERIN?

The KAISERIN is classified as a battleship.

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