Kindersley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kindersley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 54 N,8 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.900000
  • Longitude: -8.350000
Water Depth 777 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINDERSLEY
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Kindersley lies at coordinates 47 54 N, 8 21 W in the deep waters of the North Atlantic Ocean off the southwest coast of Ireland. Historical survey records indicate the vessel was scuttled on October 1, 1946, after being lost at sea. The wreck site is situated at a significant depth of over 777 meters. While the structural details of the Kindersley remain subject to the extreme depth of the North Atlantic, deep-sea survey data confirms its final resting position as 47 54 00N, 08 21 00W. This underwater obstruction is monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office and serves as an important navigational reference point for maritime records.

Surveying Details

H01965/48 24.6.69 H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN POSN 475400N, 082100W. NCA PLOTS IN OVER 777 MTRS. H4169/87 16.7.87 H4169/87 16.7.87 SAILED 28.9.46, SUNK AT 1430 ON 1.10.46 IN POSN 475400N, 082100W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LOOSE MINUTE DTD 29.6.87).

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH A CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 54 N,8 21 W
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FAQ

Where is the KINDERSLEY wreck located?

The KINDERSLEY wreck is located at coordinates 47 54 N,8 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KINDERSLEY?

The seabed around the KINDERSLEY lies at approximately 777 meters deep.

When did the KINDERSLEY sink?

The KINDERSLEY sank on Oct 1, 1946.

When was the wreck of the KINDERSLEY discovered?

The wreck of the KINDERSLEY was discovered in 1946.

What cargo was the KINDERSLEY carrying?

The KINDERSLEY was carrying armament,chemicals.

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