Kielce Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kielce Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.345 N,1 13.657 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.039083
  • Longitude: 1.227617
Wreck Depth 17.83 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIELCE
Type steam ship
Flag PL
Sonar Length 125.5
Sonar Width 114.6
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1896
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 087.0,,006.0,045.0
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H4455/15 SANK IN 510200N, 011300E. 1 MILE FROM N LTV MARKING GATEWAY TO DOVER CHANNEL. MARKED BY BUOY 80YDS FROM WK AND WK MARKING VESSEL 2 CABLES N FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4698/15 NOW CHARTED AS WK 6.5FMS. H4538/15 WK MARKING VESSEL 0.5 CABLE S FROM FORMER POSN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4677/15 WK MARKING VESSEL REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4698/15 POSN OF WK 2 MILES 6.5 CABLES 154DEGS FROM LT ON OUTER EXTREMITY OF FOLKESTONE PIER. LEAST DEPTH 40FT. WK MARKING VESSEL AND BUOY REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H5128/15 MARINERS WARNED THAT AREA WITHIN 0.5 MILE OF WK CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H70/25 20.12.24 DRIFTER 'OUR BOYS' REPORTED FOULING PART OF A WK WITH DRIFT NETS ABOUT 5FMS 2 OR 2.5 MILES S BY A LITTLE E OF FOLKESTONE RLY PIER. (LL, 19.12.24). H70/25 2.1.25 SWEPT AT A DEPTH OF 60-70FT BY TH. NO OBSTN LOCATED. (TH, 1.1.25). H4293/32 20.6.32 PASSED OVER BY HMS CHALLENGER. WK INDICATED ON ECHO RECORD. ABOUT 10FMS BY E/S. (HMS CHALLENGER, 15.6.32). H012/39 15.10.39 LOCATED BY PAVS 14.10.39 IN 510200N, 011348E. (DOVER SECRET ORDERS 035). H5117/59 24.9.59 LOCATED IN 510220N, 011333E. PRESUMED TO BE 'KIELCE'. FOUL AT 27FT, CLEAR AT 26FT, GENERAL DEPTH 73FT MLWST. (TH 23.9.59). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 2FT. G CAN LT BUOY GPFL(2)G.10S TO S OF WK. - NM 2239/59 & FNM 97/59. H5824/60 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 31FT. (HMS SCOTT, 17.3.60). H2118/61 26.6.63 DISPERSAL CONTRACT PLACED. (TH, 19.6.63). H899/64 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. H899/64 26.11.64 WK NOW IDENTIFIED AS SS 'KIELCE'. KNOWN TO CONTAIN EXPLOSIVES, LARGE BOMBS & AMMUNITION AT TIME OF LOSS. (TH, 23.11.64). H899/64 30.5.67 WK DISPERSED TO 54FT AND LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. NO AMMO ETC. (NAVEAM). H899/64 30.8.67 AMEND TO SW 9FMS. (NAVEAM 8575/67). 10.9.73 AMEND TO SW 16.5MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 30.8.78 LOCATED 19.10.77 IN 510219N, 011346E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR 26.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS BUT NOT RELIABLE AS WRECKAGE SCATTERED OVER AREA 120X80MTRS APPROX AND THE SCATTERED PIECES BROKE UP THE SHADOW. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 18.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/711/01 22.1.97 EXAM'D 12.8.96 IN 510218N, 011342E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.4, FOUL 17.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.4 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. COVERS AREA OF 140 BY 110MTRS. LIES 140/320DEGS. SCATTERED AND BROKEN WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 711). SWEEP INCOMPLETE WITH GAPS BETWEEN ADJACENT LAPS. AMEND TO WK 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/921/01 29.11.00 EXAM'D 16.10.00 IN 5102.356N, 0113.652 [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 18.6 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR 6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 50MTRS 030/210 DEGS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 85MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (NP 1016, HI 921). NCA. SEP 2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 27.7.16 IN 5102.345N, 0113.657E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 17.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 125.5MTRS, WIDTH 114.6MTRS, HEIGHT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 125.5MTRS, 6MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 045 DEGS. AREA OF DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 17.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 2.345 N,1 13.657 E
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FAQ

Where is the KIELCE wreck located?

The KIELCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.345 N,1 13.657 E.

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

The KIELCE lies at a depth of about 17.83 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.345 N,1 13.657 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIELCE?

The seabed around the KIELCE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KIELCE discovered?

The wreck of the KIELCE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the KIELCE belong to?

The KIELCE belonged to PL.

What cargo was the KIELCE carrying?

The KIELCE was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the KIELCE?

The KIELCE had a tonnage of 1896 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIELCE?

The KIELCE is classified as a steam ship.

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