Kirkham Abbey (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kirkham abbey (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 44.876 N,1 42.156 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.747933
  • Longitude: 1.702600
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1166
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details REPD SUNK 4 MILES NORTH OF COCKLE LTV. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NCA YET. SUNK IN 524400N, 014230E. (LLWW1). H4335/18 30.7.18 WK REPD IN 524440N, 014230E. 20FT OF MAST SHOWING. TO BE BUOYED. (COMM. LOWESTOFT). INS AS WK. - FNM 531/18. H4941/18 2.9.18 BROKEN SPAR SHOWING IN 524520N, 014210E. BUOY LAID ENE. AMEND POSN. 12.9.18 10FT MAST NOW SHOWING. TOPMAST CARRIED AWAY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H2381/20 1.4.20 MARKED BY LIGHT VESSEL. NCA. H5078/20 17.7.20 DISPERSED TO 50FT [LWST] IN 524520N, 014215E. BUOY & LTV WITHDRAWN. (TH). AMENDED TO WK 50FT (1920). DELETE BUOYS. H5720/50 21.8.50 EXAM'D IN 524527N, 014214E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 68, FOUL AT 69FT [MLWS]. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). AMEND WK 11FMS. BR STD. 14.3.73 AMEND SW 20.1MTRS. NC 106. H2334/75 22.9.76 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR AND E/S SEARCH WITHIN HALF MILE OF LISTED POSN. NO CONTACTS OBTAINED. (HMS FAWN, HI 42/75). NCA YET. H2053/82 19.9.83 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SONAR SEARCH, RADIUS 0.5 MILE OF CHARTED POSN. CONSIDER WK NOW TOTALLY DISPERSED. DELETE FROM CHARTS. (HMS ECHO, HI 125). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/569/01 20.7.93 STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY DETECTED ON 2 ADJACENT SURVEY LINES IN 524451N, 014216E USING TRISPONDER [4 LOPS]. NOTHING ON E/S OR SONAR. POSSIBLY A WK BURIED IN SEABED. GEN DEPTH 15.9MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 569). POSSIBLY THIS WK - POSN AGREES FAIRLY WELL WITH THAT FIRST REPORTED IN 1918. NFA. RSDRA2023000339571 03.01.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1821). NFA
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY EARLE'S SB CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HULL & NETHERLANDS SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 499 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR HULL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-40. 52 CREW AND PASSENGERS LANDED AT WINTERTON OR GT YARMOUTH. (WW1SL, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE, LLWW1, SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 44.876 N,1 42.156 E
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FAQ

Where is the KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 44.876 N,1 42.156 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY)?

The KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1166 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY)?

The KIRKHAM ABBEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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