Kenneth Hawksfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kenneth hawksfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 18.347 N,1 58.309 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.305783
  • Longitude: 1.971817
Wreck Depth 27.06 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENNETH HAWKSFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 68.2
Sonar Width 17.1
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 173
Tonnage 1546
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 007.4,,000.9,170.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H02245/41 MORE THAN 7FMS OVER WRECK. LIES 0.95M 194DEG FROM 54E BUOY. (FOIC, YARMOUTH). INS AS NDW. - NM 1814/41. H4167/59 1.6.60 AMEND TO DW. NC 1543. H02245/41 10.11.61 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 65FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59FT IN 109FT. (HMS SCOTT 15.8.61). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 237/62. HH090/616/01 3.1.95 EXAM'D 26.6.94 IN 521819.04N, 015825.15E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 25.8, FOUL 26.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.6 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LENGTH 69MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE BADLY BROKEN UP WITH DEBRIS IN THE VICINITY. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. HH242/550/07 16.1.97 LOCATED IN 521822.4N, 015822.8E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6. (HNLMS DELFZYL, HN DTD 11.12.96). NCA. SEP 2017/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16; IN 5218.347N, 0158.309E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS, LENGTH 68.2MTRS, WIDTH 17.1MTRS, HEIGHT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 173/353 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 7.43MTRS, 0.98MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 170DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-TIMBERHAM. BUILT IN 1924 BY THE FURNESS SB CO LTD, HAVERTON HILL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P HAWKSFIELD & SON LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR DOVER. CARGO 2300 TONS COAL. MINED. ONE MAN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 18.347 N,1 58.309 E
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FAQ

Where is the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD wreck located?

The KENNETH HAWKSFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 52 18.347 N,1 58.309 E.

How deep is the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD and where exactly is it located?

The KENNETH HAWKSFIELD lies at a depth of about 27.06 meters and is located at coordinates 52 18.347 N,1 58.309 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD?

The seabed around the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD sink?

The KENNETH HAWKSFIELD sank on Jun 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD belong to?

The KENNETH HAWKSFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD carrying?

The KENNETH HAWKSFIELD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD?

The KENNETH HAWKSFIELD had a tonnage of 1546 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENNETH HAWKSFIELD?

The KENNETH HAWKSFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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