Kimberley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kimberley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.728 N,0 21.689 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.845467
  • Longitude: 0.361483
Wreck Depth 35.39 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 48.2
Sonar Width 14.2
Shadow Height 4.47
Orientation 141
Tonnage 190
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1941
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 003.0,,,141.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0769/41 29.3.41 BOMBED & SUNK IN VICINITY 62D BUOY, 22M SE OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (FO HUMBER 29.3.41). H07408/56 6.12.56 SUNK IN PA 535030N, 002500E. H3805/72 28.2.78 WK LOCATED IN 535042N, 002149.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 25MTRS. LYING ON ITS SIDE IN N/S DIRECTION. SHOALEST PART AT S END. (SOISS, 23.12.77). POSSIBLY THE KIMBERLEY. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 07.10.16 EXAM'D 22.3.16; IN 5350.728N, 0021.689E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 48.2MTRS, WIDTH 14.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4.47MTRS, ORIENTATION 141/321 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 3MTRS, TOWARD 141 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL BUT HAS BROKEN UP, THE BOILER IS VISIBLE AT THE AFT OF THE VESSEL, WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE DIAMONDS STEAM FISHING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR HARLEPOOL. BOMBED & SUNK IN VICINITY 62D BUOY, 22M SE OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 50.728 N,0 21.689 E
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FAQ

Where is the KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.728 N,0 21.689 E.

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

The KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35.39 meters and is located at coordinates 53 50.728 N,0 21.689 E.

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

The seabed around the KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 29, 1941.

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

The wreck of the KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 190 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The KIMBERLEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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