Kieldrecht (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kieldrecht (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.281 N,0 27.326 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.088017
  • Longitude: 0.455433
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.2 m
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1284
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 18M E BY S FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (BMVS). POSN 540400N, 003000E, APPROX. H1310/80/44 4.12.80 H1310/80/44 4.12.80 WK REPD IN POSN 540506N, 002800E. (K HERRON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H1310/81/14 30.6.81 H1310/81/14 30.6.81 POSN 540515N, 002727E [OGB] FROM DECCA. (K HERRON). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4064/85 14.1.87 H4064/85 14.1.87 EXAM'D 16.7.86 IN 540516N, 002726E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LYING 135/315 DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A). AMEND TO WK 45MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY VAN DER GIESSEN & ZONEN, KRIMPEN. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY STOOMV MAATS. REQUISITIONED IN 1918 BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 172HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HUMBER FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK WHILE IN CONVOY BY UB 107. NO LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.281 N,0 27.326 E.

How deep is the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 54 5.281 N,0 27.326 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY)?

The KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1284 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY)?

The KIELDRECHT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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