Kidholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kidholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 34.42 N,2 21.062 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.573667
  • Longitude: 2.351033
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIDHOLM
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Length 18 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 2.1
Sonar Length 17
Sonar Width 6
Orientation 135
Tonnage 47
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H619/65 30.5.67 H619/65 30.5.67 WK LOCATED IN 533446N, 022130E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 50, FOUL AT 51FT [MLWS]. (TH, TELECON 30.5.67). INS AS SW 8FMS 2FT. - NM 1125/67. 2.3.71 2.3.71 AMEND TO SW 15.2MTRS. NC 2182B. H3837/86 29.3.89 H3837/86 29.3.89 EXAM'D 12.8.88 IN 543424N, 022111E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.3 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO SHADOW ON DCS3. LENGTH 17MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. LIES NW/SE WITH SMALLER PIECES OF WRECKAGE 10MTRS E AND 40MTRS SE OF MAIN PART. LOW MAGNETOMETER SIGNATURE OF 40NT. (NP 1008, HI 356). AMEND TO WK 24MTRS - NM 1153/89.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2002

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the KIDHOLM wreck located?

The KIDHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.42 N,2 21.062 E.

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

The KIDHOLM lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.42 N,2 21.062 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIDHOLM?

The seabed around the KIDHOLM lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the KIDHOLM sink?

The KIDHOLM sank on May 30, 1967.

When was the wreck of the KIDHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the KIDHOLM was discovered in 1967.

What country did the KIDHOLM belong to?

The KIDHOLM belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the KIDHOLM?

The KIDHOLM had a tonnage of 47 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIDHOLM?

The KIDHOLM is classified as a fishing vessel.