King Idwal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
King idwal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 21.96 N,0 51.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.366000
  • Longitude: -0.851667
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING IDWAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3631
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H8203/19 POSN 29 MILES SE BY E E BUCHAN NESS. INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 572200N, 005100W. H315/27 12.2.27 AMEND TO NDW (1919) (PA). NE 2182B 1.3.71 AMEND TO NDWPA. NE 2182B. 11.6.80 AMEND TO USCPA 53 MTRS. NE 278.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 1984

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. 1 LIFE LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the KING IDWAL wreck located?

The KING IDWAL wreck is located at coordinates 57 21.96 N,0 51.1 W.

How deep is the KING IDWAL and where exactly is it located?

The KING IDWAL lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 57 21.96 N,0 51.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING IDWAL?

The seabed around the KING IDWAL lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the KING IDWAL sink?

The KING IDWAL sank on Nov 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KING IDWAL discovered?

The wreck of the KING IDWAL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KING IDWAL belong to?

The KING IDWAL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KING IDWAL?

The KING IDWAL had a tonnage of 3631 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING IDWAL?

The KING IDWAL is classified as a steam ship.