Kenordoc Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kenordoc Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 42 N,15 2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.700000
  • Longitude: -15.033333
Water Depth 560 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENORDOC
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 76.8 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1780
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 [NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 574200N, 150200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 14.2.78 14.2.78 SUNK APPROX 500M W OF THE ORKNEYS. (DODS). 30.7.87 30.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 574200N, 150200W. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY FURNESS SB CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 11NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PATERSON STEAMSHIPS. PASSAGE QUEBEC & SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA FOR BRISTOL. WAS SHELLED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE ?U 48. 7 OF 21 CREW LOST. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2). U 48 CLAIMED TO HAVE TORPEDOED & SUNK VESSEL, BUT SHE MAY HAVE BEEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM ANOTHER SUBMARINE. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the KENORDOC wreck located?

The KENORDOC wreck is located at coordinates 57 42 N,15 2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KENORDOC?

The seabed around the KENORDOC lies at approximately 560 meters deep.

When did the KENORDOC sink?

The KENORDOC sank on Sep 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KENORDOC discovered?

The wreck of the KENORDOC was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KENORDOC belong to?

The KENORDOC belonged to CA.

What cargo was the KENORDOC carrying?

The KENORDOC was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KENORDOC?

The KENORDOC had a tonnage of 1780 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENORDOC?

The KENORDOC is classified as a steam ship.

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