Kowloon Bridge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kowloon bridge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.846 N,9 13.767 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.464100
  • Longitude: -9.229450
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOWLOON BRIDGE
Type bulk carrier
Flag GB
Length 294.1 m
Width 44.2 m
Draught 18.3
Sonar Length 230
Sonar Width 44
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 103
Tonnage 89438
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,oil,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1986
Scour Dimensions NIL
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S, 2.8C S.
Surveying Details H4641/74 3.12.86 STRANDED ON 15MTR PATCH, 2C SW OF THE STAGS. VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(6)+ LFL.15S, LAID IN 512733N, 091343W. 1000MTRS EXCLUSION ZONE CENTRED ON WK IN 512750N, 091345W NOW IN OPERATION. (MARINE SURVEY OFFICE, DUBLIN; MRCC SHANNON & IRISH DEPT OF COMMS, MARINE NOTICE NO 35/86). LIES WNW/ESE. (DUBLIN NM 11/86). INS AS ST IN 512750N, 091345W, WITH S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(6) + LFL.15S, IN 512733N, 091343W. - NM 3724/86. H4641/74 22.12.86 WK BROKEN UP. ONLY SMALL PORTION OF BRIDGE REMAINS VISIBLE. SALVAGE ATTEMPT ABANDONED. REMOVAL OF FUEL OIL TO BE EFFECTED AS WEATHER PERMITS. (LL, 15.12.86). NCA. H4641/74 26.1.87 POSN NOW 512749N, 091346W. (IRISH LIGHTS NM 11/86). WK NOW LIES IN 80FT OF WATER AND HAS BEEN PURCHASED BY A MR MICHAEL KENT. (LL, 8.1.87). 12.2.87 POSSIBILITY OF SALVAGE PART OF CARGO BEING CONSIDERED. (LL, 12.2.87). H4641/74 25.3.87 WK NOW SUBMERGED IN 100FT OF WATER. (LL, 17.2.87 & 22.3.87). NCA YET. H4641/74 18.5.87 SMIT TAK COMMISSIONED BY IRISH DEPT OF MARINE TO REMOVE OIL AND PAINT FROM WRECK. (LL, 11.5.87). HH284/420/01 16.6.92 100MTRS EXCLUSION ZONE CENTRED ON WK HAS NOW BEEN LIFTED. (DUBLIN NM 22/92). HH284/420/01 10.8.92 MARINERS ADVISED TO AVOID AREA BETWEEN BUOY AND THE STAG ROCKS. WRECKAGE AND CARGO STREWN IN THIS AREA MAKING IT PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS TO FISHING VESSELS. (DUBLIN NM 26/92). NCA YET. HH284/420/01 4.9.92 WK STILL REPORTED TO BE VIRTUALLY INTACT BUT NO LONGER VISIBLE AT LW. (CAPT MCGRATH, DEPT OF MARINE, DUBLIN, TELECON 27.8.92). AMEND TO DW. - NM 2771/92. SEP 2014/000158201 8.8.14 EXAM'D 23.7.14 IN 5127.846N, 0913.767W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12 IN GEN DEPTH 25-35MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 230MTRS, WIDTH 44MTRS, HT 9MTRS. DIMENSIONS APPROX. LIES 103/283 DEGS WITH BOWS W. MAINLY DESTROYED, IN AT LEAST THREE SECTIONS WITH DEBRIS. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, CV13_02, INFOMAR). SECTION OF LOWER HULL WITH DEBRIS AT THE ENDS AND IN THE VICINITY. AMEND WK 12MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2014

Circumstances of loss

24.11.86 BUILT IN 1730 BY SWAN HUNTER SHIPBUILDERS LTD. HAVERTON HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HELINGER LTD. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RIVER ST LAWRECNCE, QUEBEC, FOR THE CLYDE. SOUGHT SHELTER IN BANTRY BAY ON 18.1 TO CARRY OUT REPAIRS SERIOUS DECK CRACKS. AFTER PARTING FROM STBD ANCHOR IN HEAVY WEATHER ON 22.11 SAILED FROM BANTRY BAY BUT STEERING GEAR BROKE DOWN IN FORCE 9 WEATHER. WAS ABANDONED WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND DRIFTED DERECLICT FOR 24 HOURS. WENT ASHORE 24.11.86. BROKE IN TWO AND CAUSED SEVERE POLLUTION. LATER SLIPPED OFF ROCKS. (SII).

General Comments

AREA OF LOWER HULL & DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.846 N,9 13.767 W
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FAQ

Where is the KOWLOON BRIDGE wreck located?

The KOWLOON BRIDGE wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.846 N,9 13.767 W.

How deep is the KOWLOON BRIDGE and where exactly is it located?

The KOWLOON BRIDGE lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.846 N,9 13.767 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KOWLOON BRIDGE?

The seabed around the KOWLOON BRIDGE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the KOWLOON BRIDGE sink?

The KOWLOON BRIDGE sank on Nov 22, 1986.

When was the wreck of the KOWLOON BRIDGE discovered?

The wreck of the KOWLOON BRIDGE was discovered in 1986.

What country did the KOWLOON BRIDGE belong to?

The KOWLOON BRIDGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KOWLOON BRIDGE carrying?

The KOWLOON BRIDGE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,oil,ore.

What was the tonnage of the KOWLOON BRIDGE?

The KOWLOON BRIDGE had a tonnage of 89438 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOWLOON BRIDGE?

The KOWLOON BRIDGE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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