Kingstonian (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kingstonian (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 7.655 N,8 19.352 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.127583
  • Longitude: 8.322533
Wreck Depth 3 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 6564
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details BEACHED IN CARLOFORTE BAY. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). ASHORE IN CARLOFORTE ROADSTEAD. (WW1SL). H7103/19 15.9.19 TWO STRANDED STEAMERS, ONE WITH UPPER DECK SHOWING 3MTRS & THE OTHER WITH ONLY MAST SHOWING, LIE ABOUT 135DEG, 1800MTRS FROM S VITTORIO PT TOWER. MARKED BY ANCHOR LIGHTS. (GENOA NM 737/19). CHART AS OBSTN WK SYMBOL IN 390730N, 081927E, 148DEG, 1.26M FROM MOLO S. VITTORIO LT. BA 1129 & BA 161A. H6774/21 8.11.21 VESSEL SHOWING MAST HAS BEEN REMOVED. THE OTHER 4 MASTED SS REMAINS WITH UPPER DECK & FUNNEL ABOVE WATER. (GENOA NM 279/464/21). AMEND TO ST. BR STD. H1124/24 14.2.24 WK A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (GENOA NM 25/73/24). AMEND TO DW, WITH OCCASIONAL LT. BR STD. H1320/25 24.2.25 CONFIRMS WK AS THE 'KINGSTONIAN'. BOWS LIE IN GEN DEPTH 29FT, STERN IN 39FT F'C'SLE & BRIDGE ARE AWASH. TWO MAST STILL SHOW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H5027/26 ?1926 WK NOW SHOWN 136DEG, 1.15M FROM S VITTORIO TOWER ON ITALIAN 77. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3692/30 2.6.30 OCCASIONAL LIGHT WITHDRAWN. (GENOA NM 85/198/30). DELETE LT. H5073/35 15.8.38 WK BEING DEMOLISHED. (GENOA NM 29.4/35). H7776/38 5.12.38 WK MARKED BY G CON BUOY, FL R, LAID 149DEG, 1.24M FROM S VITTORIO LT. (GENOA NM 46.19/38). - NM ACTION. H1113/51 12.12.51 H1113/51 12.12.51 WK 3.5MTRS 148DEG, 1.26M FROM MOLO S. VITTORIO LT IS . (GENOA NM 44.9/52). H1113/51 12.12.52 AMEND TO WK 1FM 5FT, 148DEG, 1.26M FROM MOLO S. VITTORIO LT. - NM 2582/52. H4016/53 13.2.57 H4016/53 13.2.57 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (GENOA NM 49.49/56). - NM 323/57. H4016/53 1.3.57 WK TO BE EXPUNGED. (GENOA NM 3.24/57). - NM 491/57. HH372/510/02 23.7.93 WK 3MTRS IN 390737N, 081923E. (GENOA NM 11.3/93). - NM 2409/93. HH372/510/02 17.8.93 REFERRED TO AS WK OF 'SMALL CRAFT'. (GENOA NM 11.38/93).POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE [WGD] POSN: 3907.655N, 0819.352E.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

29.4.18 TORPEDOED WHILE IN CARLOFORTE ROADS BY UB 68 AND BEACHED. ON PASSAGE FROM ALEXANDRIA TO MARSEILLES. WAS AGAIN TORPEDOED 29.4.18 BY UB 48, AND BECAME TOTAL LOSS. (WW1SL, LLWW1, & DER KREIG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 39 7.655 N,8 19.352 E.

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

The KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 3 meters and is located at coordinates 39 7.655 N,8 19.352 E.

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

The seabed around the KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 11, 1918.

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

The wreck of the KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6564 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The KINGSTONIAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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