Knebworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Knebworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 29.75 N,1 33.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.495833
  • Longitude: -1.558333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KNEBWORTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 92.2 m
Width 13 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 2555
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1930
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 422945N, 013330W VERY APPROX. (REPORT OF COURT). NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 12.8.02 DATA RE-ASSESSED, POSN AMENDED TO 432945N, 013330W. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1919 BY DUNLOP, BREMNER & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 262NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DALGLIESH SS CO. ON PASSAGE FROM BLYTH TO BAYONNE. WAS WRECKED NEAR BIARRITZ LTHO. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 29.75 N,1 33.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the KNEBWORTH wreck located?

The KNEBWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 43 29.75 N,1 33.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KNEBWORTH?

The seabed around the KNEBWORTH lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the KNEBWORTH sink?

The KNEBWORTH sank on Jan 27, 1930.

When was the wreck of the KNEBWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the KNEBWORTH was discovered in 1930.

What country did the KNEBWORTH belong to?

The KNEBWORTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KNEBWORTH carrying?

The KNEBWORTH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KNEBWORTH?

The KNEBWORTH had a tonnage of 2555 tons.

What type of wreck is the KNEBWORTH?

The KNEBWORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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