Kyarra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kyarra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.929 N,1 56.619 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.582150
  • Longitude: -1.943650
Wreck Depth 19.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KYARRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 126.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 138.5
Sonar Width 64.8
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 59
Tonnage 6953
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK ABOUT 1.25M SSE OF ANVIL POINT. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H2980/18 27.5.18 WK IN 503430N, 015620W. MAST SHOWING NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (TELEGRAMS FROM BASINTAL, PORTSMOUTH). 4.5.18 SUNK 1.5M S OF ANVIL PT. (MASTER BOT WR 8/1537, DOCKET M27599). SUNK 2M SSE FROM ANVIL PT. (WW1SL & DODS). 4.6.18 SUNK IN 503400N, 015800W. (PORTLAND AP REPORT, DOCKET M010743). H6391/19 25.3.20 POSN 503430N, 015620W ACCEPTED. (LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF ADMIRALTY). - NM 674/20. H4607/28 2.8.28 NOT FOUND IN 503430N, 015620W. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 1258/28. H1268/66 22.5.66 IDENTIFIED AS 'KYARRA'. LARGE VESSEL, LYING ON HER SIDE. MANY DECK FITTINGS WINCHES ETC ARE STILL RECOGNISABLE. TRANSIT MARKS SUPPLIED. (MISS L BLAKE, SUB-AQUA DIVER, 22.5.66). H1730/65 3.5.68 DRIFT SWEEP IN 503453N, 015633W USING HSA. DECCA USED. WK CLEARED AT 62FT, FOULED AT 63FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 62FT IN GEN DEPTH BY E/S 90FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR BY ECHO 7FT. SEABED COARSE SAND, SHELL AND SMALL STONES. WK IS EVIDENTLY STARTING TO BREAK UP HAVING 3FT MORE WATER OVER IT THAN IN 1958 & A LOCAL FISHERMAN REPORTED THAT HE HAD KNOCKED SEVERAL PIECES OFF WK IN RECENT YEARS. (FSL WATERWITCH, R OF S 7.6.67). BR STD. H1246/69 6.5.69 WK LYING APPROX E/W, BOWS POINTING E. COVERS AN AREA 600 X 150FT. LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE, WHEEL-HOUSE AND TOP SUPERSTRUCTURE HAVE BEEN SWEPT AWAY. STANDING 30FT HIGH ON SEABED, BUT BOW STANDS SOME 5FT HIGHER THAN THIS. SHIP HAS BROKEN BACK, SEVERAL INTERIOR DECKS HAVE COLLAPSED. SEABED IS SAND & ROCKS. SOME SALVAGE HAS TAKEN PLACE. HOPE TO REMOVE PROP DURING SUMMER 1969. (D W WEIGHTMAN, KINGSTON SAC, 2.5.69). 5.10.88 WK STANDS 18MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. MUCH OF CARGO STILL IN HOLDS INCLUDES FRENCH PERFUME, CHAMPAGNE, STOUT, RED WINE, SEALING WAX, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, LINO & CLOTH. WK INHABITED BY LARGE POLLOCK & CONGER EELS. (DIVE DORSET, J & V HINCHCLIFFE, 1984). HH091/154/01 & SEP 2009/000108988 22.7.09 LOCATED 28.1.09 IN 5034.929N, 0156.619W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.59 IN GEN DEPTH 26.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 138.5MTRS, WIDTH 64.8MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 059/239 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND WK 19.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

1.7.08 BUILT IN 1903 BY W DENNY & BROTHERS, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AUSTRALASIAN UNITED STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOUR BOILERS, TWO TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 770 NHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR DEVONPORT. TORPEDOED BY UB-57 AND SANK IN 19 MINUTES. SIX CREW LOST. (SIBI, BOURNEMOUTH ECHO 1.7.08, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, DIVE DORSET).

General Comments

LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.929 N,1 56.619 W
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FAQ

Where is the KYARRA wreck located?

The KYARRA wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.929 N,1 56.619 W.

How deep is the KYARRA and where exactly is it located?

The KYARRA lies at a depth of about 19.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.929 N,1 56.619 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KYARRA?

The seabed around the KYARRA lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the KYARRA sink?

The KYARRA sank on May 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KYARRA discovered?

The wreck of the KYARRA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KYARRA belong to?

The KYARRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KYARRA carrying?

The KYARRA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KYARRA?

The KYARRA had a tonnage of 6953 tons.

What type of wreck is the KYARRA?

The KYARRA is classified as a steam ship.

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