Kensington Court Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kensington court Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.928 N,8 27.126 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.515467
  • Longitude: -8.452100
Wreck Depth 118.84 m
Water Depth 122 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENSINGTON COURT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 77
Sonar Width 39.6
Shadow Height 3.7
Tonnage 4863
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H095/39 15.1.41 IN POSN 503100N, 082700W. (PRESUMED TO BE KENSINGTON COURT). (WEST APPS LIST 15.1.41). - NCA. H034/39 IN POSN 503200N, 082900W. (WRECKS OFFICERS SINKINGS BOOK & RECORD CHART 1598). - NCA. H1001/40 IN POSN 503200N, 082900W. (TRADE DIVISIONS LIST). - NCA. RSDRA2022000312095 11.07.23 WK LOCATED IN 5030.928N, 0827.125W [WGD] LEAST M/B DEPTH 118.84MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 122 MTRS, LENGTH 77 MTRS, WIDTH 39MTRS, HT 3.7 MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180 (IRISH GOVERNMENT SURVEY DD 28.7.21, INFOMAR CV21_02 H525.2) AMEND NDW 118MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, COURT LINE, BUILT 1927 BY NAPIER & MILLER TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U32 ABOUT 100 MILES SW? OF BISHOP RK. (DOD WW2SL). EN-ROUTE ROSARIO, ARGENTINA, TO LVERPOOL, CREW RESCUED BY SUNDERLAND FLYING BOAT - THE FIRST SUCH INCIDENT OF THE WAR.

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FAQ

Where is the KENSINGTON COURT wreck located?

The KENSINGTON COURT wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.928 N,8 27.126 W.

How deep is the KENSINGTON COURT and where exactly is it located?

The KENSINGTON COURT lies at a depth of about 118.84 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.928 N,8 27.126 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KENSINGTON COURT?

The seabed around the KENSINGTON COURT lies at approximately 122 meters deep.

When did the KENSINGTON COURT sink?

The KENSINGTON COURT sank on Sep 18, 1939.

When was the wreck of the KENSINGTON COURT discovered?

The wreck of the KENSINGTON COURT was discovered in 1939.

What country did the KENSINGTON COURT belong to?

The KENSINGTON COURT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KENSINGTON COURT carrying?

The KENSINGTON COURT was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the KENSINGTON COURT?

The KENSINGTON COURT had a tonnage of 4863 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENSINGTON COURT?

The KENSINGTON COURT is classified as a steam ship.

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