Kalua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kalua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.466 N,1 17.589 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.007767
  • Longitude: -1.293150
Wreck Depth 35.03 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALUA
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 57.8
Sonar Width 15.5
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 159
Tonnage 722
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1941
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 007,063.6,001,159
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details POSN 550032N, 011722W OR 095 DEGS 3.77MINS FROM R TYNE N PIER LT. H01495/41 11.6.41 INS AS NDWPA. - NM 1355/41. H2189/71 22.5.72 SONAR CONTACTS, POSSIBLE WK, ABOUT 7 CABLES NE. (ISS, 1971). 15.5.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 152. H4871/68 12.10.78 WK IN 550024N, 011734W [OGB]. DCS3 HT 9MTRS IN DEPTH OF 42MTRS. DEBRIS 26MTRS DIAMETER. (E MARGRETT WIMPEY LAB LTD, 11.9.78). AMENDED TO WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 22.7.98 IN 550027.6N, 011735.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.8, FOUL 35.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.1 IN GEN DEPTH 39.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. ON ITS SIDE, PARTIALLY INTACT. WRECKAGE/DEBRIS ALONG EASTERN SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 34MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 28.2.19 EXAM�D 28.2.19 IN 5500.466N, 0117.589W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.03MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 57.8MTRS, WIDTH 15.5MTRS, HT 4.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 159/339EGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 7MTRS, WIDTH 63.6MTRS, 1.0MTRS DEEP TOWARD 159DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT, DEBRIS ALONG E SIDE WITH SLIGHT SCOURING. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL).

General Comments

PARTIALLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the KALUA wreck located?

The KALUA wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.466 N,1 17.589 W.

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

The KALUA lies at a depth of about 35.03 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.466 N,1 17.589 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KALUA?

The seabed around the KALUA lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the KALUA sink?

The KALUA sank on Apr 30, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KALUA discovered?

The wreck of the KALUA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KALUA belong to?

The KALUA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KALUA?

The KALUA had a tonnage of 722 tons.

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