Kantoeng (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kantoeng (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.334 N,4 39.104 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.322233
  • Longitude: -4.651733
Wreck Depth -1.2 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KANTOENG (PART OF)
Type dredger
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1937
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1986/37 20.3.37 WK IN 501920N, 043906W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). NCA. H1986/37 27.10.37 FOUL AREA 'WRECKAGE' IN 501920N, 043906W [OGB]. (HM FOWEY). CHART AS FOUL GROUND AREA WITH LEGEND 'WRECKAGE 1937'. LC 31. H1483/61 5.6.61 LOCATED IN APPROXIMATELY CHARTED POSN VERY BROKEN UP PARTLY ABOVE & BELOW AT LW. A LARGE WHEEL 12FT IN DIAMETER SHOWS ABOVE LW LINE SEVERAL PIECES DRY BELOW LW LINE. (HMS MEDUSA, 1960). H1247/69 30.4.69 MORE EXTENSIVE THAN ONE WOULD SUPPOSE, LARGE PIECES OF MACHINERY SHOW 3FT AT LW. GENERALLY IT IS A MASS OF BROKEN PLATES BUT DRIVE SHAFTS & FLYWHEELS WILL BE THERE FOREVER & WILL SHOW AT LW. (R. DAVIS, 22.4.69). CHART AS FOUL (WRECKAGE) DRIES 4FT, WITH LEGEND 'WHEEL' & POSN CIRCLE 200FT NW. NE 31. 9.12.71 NOW CHARTED AS FA, DRIES 1.2MTRS, AND LEGEND 'WRECKAGE', WITH LEGEND 'WHEEL (WRECKAGE)' & POSN CIRCLE 200FT NW. NC 31. AREA LIMITS [OGB]:- 501920.7N, 043906.3W; 501920.6N, 043905.5W; 501920.2N, 043905.1W; 501919.6N, 043905.2W; 501919.4N, 043905.9W; 501919.5N, 043906.9W; 501920.1N, 043907.3W & 501920.4N, 043907.2W. 29.3.82 NOT VISIBLE ON AERIAL PHOTO WHEN WATERLINE IS 0.9MTRS ABOVE LAT. (HMS HECATE, 5/81-1494). NCA. SEP 2014/000201537 24.11.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (EGS, HI 1467). AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2015
Limits

General Comments

WHEEL (WRECKAGE) 70MTRS NW OF WK

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 19.334 N,4 39.104 W
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FAQ

Where is the KANTOENG (PART OF) wreck located?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.334 N,4 39.104 W.

How deep is the KANTOENG (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) lies at a depth of about -1.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.334 N,4 39.104 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KANTOENG (PART OF)?

The seabed around the KANTOENG (PART OF) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the KANTOENG (PART OF) sink?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) sank on Apr 1, 1937.

When was the wreck of the KANTOENG (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the KANTOENG (PART OF) was discovered in 1937.

What country did the KANTOENG (PART OF) belong to?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KANTOENG (PART OF)?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) is classified as a dredger.

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