Kendy Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Kendy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 28.749 N,3 43.729 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.479150
- Longitude: -3.728817
|
| Wreck Depth |
4.28 m
|
| Water Depth |
7 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KENDY |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
28.4 m |
| Width |
5.6 m |
| Draught |
2.6 |
| Sonar Length |
24.1 |
| Sonar Width |
8.3 |
| Shadow Height |
2.7 |
| Orientation |
54 |
| Tonnage |
139 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
stone,sand
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 27, 1928
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,17 |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,1.50, |
| Original Detection Year |
1928 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 24, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Shipwreck KENDY located in the Bristol Channel off the coast of Porthcawl, South Wales at coordinates 51 28.749 N, 3 43.729 W. The KENDY wreck is a clearly defined, intact underwater shipwreck measuring 24.1 meters in length, 8.3 meters in width, and 2.7 meters in height. Situated in a general water depth of 7 meters with a minimum depth of 4.28 meters, the wreck features a 1.5-meter scour and an orientation of 054/234 degrees. The site is located within a sandwave area in the Bristol Channel, where natural seabed movement may cause the wreck to be covered or uncovered.
Surveying Details
H4431/29 7.9.29 SANK 1.25M NW 0.25 W FROM PORTHCAWL CG. GIVES POSN 512848N, 034324W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H3489/31 18.5.31 SEARCHED FOR UNSUCCESSFULLY. (TH, LTR 1931). HH090/522/01 29.11.93 NOT FOUND. LOCALS DO NOT BELIEVE ANY TRACE OF THIS WK REMAINS. POSN GIVEN IN A LETTER DATED 14.5.31 WAS '300 YARDS OFF RHWCHINS (?HUTCHWYNS) POINT'. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 522). NCA. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000204444 22.2.18 EXAM'D 22.2.18 IN 5128.749N, 0343.729W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.28 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 24.1MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 054/234 DEGS. CLEARLY DEFINED AND IN ONE PIECE. LOCATED WITHIN A SANDWAVE AREA, SO COULD BE COVERED AND UNCOVERED BY NATURAL SEABED MOVEMENT. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DW 4.28MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1919 BY J CRICHTON & CO., SALTNEY WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 12 HP, SINGLE SHAFT & 1 BOILER. MACHINERY BY RUTHERFORD & CO., BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SESSIONS & SONS LTD. SANK WHILST ON PASSAGE CARDIFF TO SWANSEA. (SIBI)
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51 28.749 N,3 43.729 W
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FAQ
Where is the KENDY wreck located?
The KENDY wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.749 N,3 43.729 W.
How deep is the KENDY and where exactly is it located?
The KENDY lies at a depth of about 4.28 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.749 N,3 43.729 W.
How deep is the seabed around the KENDY?
The seabed around the KENDY lies at approximately 7 meters deep.
When did the KENDY sink?
The KENDY sank on Aug 27, 1928.
When was the wreck of the KENDY discovered?
The wreck of the KENDY was discovered in 1928.
What country did the KENDY belong to?
The KENDY belonged to GB.
What cargo was the KENDY carrying?
The KENDY was carrying stone,sand.
What was the tonnage of the KENDY?
The KENDY had a tonnage of 139 tons.
What type of wreck is the KENDY?
The KENDY is classified as a steam ship.