Kenilworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kenilworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 16.873 N,4 48.503 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.281217
  • Longitude: -4.808383
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENILWORTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2735
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 H1691/19 11.7.19 SHOWN AS WK 210DEGS, 3.5M FROM ST MATHIEU LT HOUSE ON FRENCH WK CHART 10103. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - NM 1859/19. 29.10.74 29.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 39MTRS IN 481640N, 044800W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6609. AMEND TO NDW PA. NE 2690. 1.7.77 1.7.77 WK OF SS 'KENILWORTH' IN 481655N, 044826W. [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 15.10.84 15.10.84 WK 39MTRS IN 481656.1N, 044827W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). 14.9.93 14.9.93 SHOWN AS WK 39MTRS IN 481656N, 044827W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN]. NCA. 22.11.94 22.11.94 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN]. 6.11.00 6.11.00 SHOWN AS WK PD 39MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 2694 [1994 EDN]. HH353/405/03 6.11.00 HH353/405/03 6.11.00 WK, LEAST DEPTH 32MTRS, IN 4816.9N, 0448.4W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 00 42 16). AMEND TO WK PD 32MTRS. - NM 4863/00. 21.1.05 21.1.05 SHOWN WK 32MTRS IN 4818.873N, 0448.503W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7149 [3RD EDN 2003, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2356. 20.1.09 SEP 2009/000002899 20.1.09 SHOWN AS WK 32MTRS ON FRENCH 7172 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:49,300]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SUNK BY MINE 3.5M S 30DEGS W OF ST MATHIEU PT, BREST, WHILE ON PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LA PALLICE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 16.873 N,4 48.503 W
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FAQ

Where is the KENILWORTH wreck located?

The KENILWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 48 16.873 N,4 48.503 W.

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

The KENILWORTH lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 48 16.873 N,4 48.503 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KENILWORTH?

The seabed around the KENILWORTH lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the KENILWORTH sink?

The KENILWORTH sank on Apr 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KENILWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the KENILWORTH was discovered in 1919.

What country did the KENILWORTH belong to?

The KENILWORTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KENILWORTH carrying?

The KENILWORTH was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the KENILWORTH?

The KENILWORTH had a tonnage of 2735 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENILWORTH?

The KENILWORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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