Kilrea (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kilrea (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 6.937 N,0 1.827 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.115617
  • Longitude: 0.030450
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILREA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.1 m
Sonar Length 43.2
Sonar Width 6.8
Shadow Height 9.37
Orientation 189
Tonnage 767
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1944
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0921/44 24.4.44 NDW PA IN 540654N, 000300E. (FOIC TYNE 1.3.44). - NM 870/44. 20.3.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 121. 3.7.72 SHOWN IN 540654N, 000300E ON DANISH FISH CHARTS 5400 [1965 EDN] & 5300. H5970/69 15.1.80 EXAM'D 22.6.79 IN 540656.8N, 000159.6E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.3 IN GEN DEPTH 46-47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.1MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING NNW/SSE ON SMOOTH GRAVEL. APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO WITH BOW & STERN HIGHEST POINTS. (HMS BULLDOG HI 46/79). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. BR STD. H5084/77 24.3.80 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 540656.4N, 000159E [OGB] USING HIFIX.6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.6 IN GEN DEPTH 45.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS. LYING 020/200DEGS. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). NCA. HH090/730/01 19.12.97 EXAM'D 23.8.97 IN 540657.4N, 000149.6E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 39.0, FOUL 39.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.5 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 176/356DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED. REASONABLY INTACT. ADJACENT DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. HH100/351/18 29.4.02 LIES ON PORT SIDE. STERN ENGINE. NO CARGO. STANDS 5-6MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. (S OLD). NCA. SEP 2016/0000156768 13.7.16 DURING COMPILATION OF H525 FOR WK THE SHOALEST DEPTH WAS FOUND BY WCD OF 30.2MTRS IN 5406.954N, 0001.829E [WGD]. (MMT, HI1473_H102_BO_013). AMEND NDW 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16 IN 5406.937N, 0001.827E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.52MTRS, GEN DEPTH 44.6MTRS. LENGTH 43.2MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HT 9.37MTRS, ORIENTATION 189/009 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6490). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN (ASSESSED BY BDC). SEP 2016/000156768 04.11.16 AMEND DEPTH TO 30MTRS. NM 4066/16.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-TEESBURN, EX-WANSTEAD. BUILT IN 1912 BY THE DUNDEE SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE WESTERN ISLES SS SERVICES LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY G T GREY, SOUTH SHIELDS. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR RIDHAM DOCK. CARGO ROUGH WOOD PULP. FOUNDERED AFTER COLLSION.

General Comments

WK BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 6.937 N,0 1.827 E
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FAQ

Where is the KILREA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KILREA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.937 N,0 1.827 E.

How deep is the KILREA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KILREA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 54 6.937 N,0 1.827 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KILREA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KILREA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the KILREA (PROBABLY) sink?

The KILREA (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 15, 1944.

When was the wreck of the KILREA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KILREA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the KILREA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KILREA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KILREA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KILREA (PROBABLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the KILREA (PROBABLY)?

The KILREA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 767 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILREA (PROBABLY)?

The KILREA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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