Kempock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kempock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39 N,5 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.650000
  • Longitude: -5.333333
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEMPOCK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43 m
Width 6.1 m
Tonnage 255
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details 12.5.18 M23788 12.5.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS S 50DEGS E OF COPELANDS. (BOT, MASTER). NCA. 9.12.09 9.12.09 APPROX POSN 6.5M SE BY S FROM COPELANDS IS LT. (WW1SL). POSN 543900N, 0502000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX- CORPORAL. BUILT IN 1866 BY SCOTT SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN EDWARDS & CO, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR MANCHESTER. CAPTURED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-85 BY GUNFIRE. (LLWW1, WW1SL & WRECKSITE.EU).

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FAQ

Where is the KEMPOCK wreck located?

The KEMPOCK wreck is located at coordinates 54 39 N,5 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KEMPOCK?

The seabed around the KEMPOCK lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the KEMPOCK sink?

The KEMPOCK sank on Apr 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KEMPOCK discovered?

The wreck of the KEMPOCK was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KEMPOCK belong to?

The KEMPOCK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KEMPOCK carrying?

The KEMPOCK was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the KEMPOCK?

The KEMPOCK had a tonnage of 255 tons.

What type of wreck is the KEMPOCK?

The KEMPOCK is classified as a steam ship.

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