Knitsley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Knitsley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 33.082 N,2 4.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.551367
  • Longitude: 2.068000
Wreck Depth 23.7 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 69.1
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 92
Tonnage 2272
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1942
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 065.1,,005.1,001.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H04114/42 18.12.42 POSN 353DEG 2.1M FROM NO4 BUOY OR 523318N, 020354E PA. (HMS VALESCA, 17.12.42). H04114/42 25.12.42 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 32FT MLWS. (SO(H) NIBLOCK 24.12.42). H04114/42 26.6.47 UNKNOWN WRECK IN POSN 523316N, 020358E DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 45FT. (HMS SWITHA, 25.6.47). H04114/42 15.7.48 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 48FT IN 523328N, 020404E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 14.7.48). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 1673/48. H3730/69 1.6.69 EXAM'D IN 523307N, 020410E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78FT IN GEN DEPTH 95FT. SCOUR 107FT. DEEP SCOUR ON N. LIES E/W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND TO WK 13FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523306N, 020406E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.0MTRS, FOUL AT 21.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.8MTRS IN 29.0MTRS. SCOUR 33.0MTRS. LIES N/S. APPROX 400FT BY 200FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 24 18.6.71). AMEND TO SW 10FMS 5FT. BR STD. 5.4.72 AMEND TO SW 20.0MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 26.10.94 EXAM'D 30.6.94 IN 523303.2N, 020411.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 22.3, FOUL 22.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.6 IN GEN DEPTH 28.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. HULL APPEARS DAMAGED AND DISTORTED. BOW OR STERN SECTION COULD BE MISSING AND MAY BE [11230]. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND TO SW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2017/000067039 15.3.17 EXAM'D 15.3.17: WRECK IN 5233.082N, 0204.080E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 69.1MTRS, WIDTH 21.0MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 092/272 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 65.1MTRS, 5.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 001 DEGS. WK IS BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-THORNHOPE '37. BUILT IN 1923 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CONSETT IRON CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 239 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO LTD, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. 12 CREW AND 1 DEMS GUNNER LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 33.082 N,2 4.08 E.

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

The KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.7 meters and is located at coordinates 52 33.082 N,2 4.08 E.

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

The seabed around the KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 12, 1942.

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

The wreck of the KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2272 tons.

What type of wreck is the KNITSLEY (POSSIBLY)?

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

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