Kithwake Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Kithwake Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 1.5 N,3 50.333 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 24 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KITHWAKE |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 1866 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1952 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 30.6.17 SANK IN 520130N, 035020E. (DR FOWLERS BOOK). NCA YET. H6411/21 NETH AND GERMAN WK CHARTS CONFIRM POSN IN DR FOWLERS BOOK. INS AS DW(1917)(PA). - NM 954/22. H336/31 20.1.31 AMENDED TO DWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1408. H5091/36 13.11.36 AMENDED TO NDWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM ACTION. H3376/52 16.6.52 DELETED. (NETH CHART 202). DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.
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