Kamma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kamma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 6.615 N,1 27.605 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.110250
  • Longitude: -1.460083
Wreck Depth 11.35 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAMMA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 76.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 67.5
Sonar Width 32.8
Shadow Height 3.95
Orientation 12
Tonnage 1516
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H597/17 ONE MAST VISIBLE AT LW. - FNM 68/17. LATER AMENDED TO DW. (DATE NOT KNOWN). H4653/18 10.8.18 NO LONGER CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (SNO TYNE). H4214/26 1.7.26 AMENDED TO NDW. BR STD. H2433/71 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 9/70). NCA. H2433/71 EXAM' D IN 550630N, 012724W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16.8MTRS. LOCATED AS SMALL CONTACT IN CHARTED POSN. CLOSE SOUNDING REVEALED POSSIBLE WRECK CLOSE NW. (ISS, H525 6/71). AMENDED TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 695/72. 17.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 14.1MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 8.1.99 EXAM'D 22.9.98 IN 550636.2N, 012738.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 11.4, FOUL 11.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.5 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. BADLY BROKEN WK COVERING THE STATED AREA. LIES TO THE SW OF A POINT CONTACT WITH AN ELEVATION OF 3.2MTRS. CONSIDERED ALSO TO BE WK [4318]. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 11.4MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 16.9.99 IN TWO MAIN SECTIONS WITH THE ENGINE AND BOILER IN 5506.65N, 0127.48W AND THE REST OF THE VESSEL SPREAD ABOUT 5506.55N, 0127.40W [?WGD]. SPREAD ABOUT A VERY WIDE AREA. COVERED IN NETS. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 13.9.99). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 18.3.19 EXAM�D 18.3.19 IN 5506.615N, 0127.605W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 67.5MTRS, WIDTH 32.8MTRS, HT 3.95MTRS, ORIENTATION 012/192DEGS. SCATTERED DEBRIS IN NUMEROUS PARTS. MAIN SECTION 40MTRS NE, ENGINE LOCTAED 32MTRS SSW AND BOILERS LOCATED 24MTRS W. AMEND DW 11.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY PALMERS COMPANY LTD, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB HENCKEL NP. ONE BOILER, DOUBLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE IRON PROPELLER. 150 IHP. PASSAGE GEFLE TO ROUEN UNDER THE COMMAND OF CAPTAIN L O NORMAN. STRUCK A MINE AND FOUNDERED. VESSEL WAS EX-YORK MINSER, EX-XIA, EX-BLACK PRINCE. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

SCATTERED DEBRIS IN NUMEROUS PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 6.615 N,1 27.605 W
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FAQ

Where is the KAMMA wreck located?

The KAMMA wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.615 N,1 27.605 W.

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

The KAMMA lies at a depth of about 11.35 meters and is located at coordinates 55 6.615 N,1 27.605 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAMMA?

The seabed around the KAMMA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the KAMMA sink?

The KAMMA sank on Jan 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KAMMA discovered?

The wreck of the KAMMA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KAMMA belong to?

The KAMMA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the KAMMA carrying?

The KAMMA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KAMMA?

The KAMMA had a tonnage of 1516 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAMMA?

The KAMMA is classified as a steam ship.

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