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 |
|
| 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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