Kyle Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kyle prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 11.45 N,4 30.369 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.190833
  • Longitude: -4.506150
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KYLE PRINCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 47.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 409
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1938
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1244/69 16.1.69 WK BADLY BROKEN UP IN GENERAL DEPTH 10-20FT [3-6.1MTRS]. (PILOT OFFICER D A RAY RAF, REPORT 5.1.69). 5.10.71 SMALL WRECKED COASTER REP. (PRESUMABLY KYLE PRINCE). (RAF SAC NEWSLETTER, NO.5/71). H1288/77/327 21.3.78 UPPER DECKING LYING FLAT ON ROCKY BED. BOILER STANDING ON END APPROX 30YDS CLIFF FACE. OTHERWISE BROKEN UP. LIES NE-SW FROM CLIFF FACE.DEPTH 10-30FT. (RHOSNEIGR SAC, LTR DTD 1.3.78). POSN 531126N, 043018W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000055076 29/12/15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-ITA '34, EX-ROSALEEN. BUILT IN 1908 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD COMPANY, DUBLIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MONROE BROTHERS, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 87 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE BARRY FOR LIVERPOOL. SUFFERED RUPTURED PIPE IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND FLOODING EXTINGUISHED THE FIRES. DRIFTED TOWARDS ANGLESEY AND DROPPED BOTH ANCHORS. CREW RECOVERED BY THE HOLYHEAD LIFEBOAT. THE CABLES THEN PARTED, THE SHIP WENT ASHORE AND COMMENCED TO BREAK UP. (SIBI).

General Comments

FULLY BROKEN UP, DECKING FLAT TO SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the KYLE PRINCE wreck located?

The KYLE PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 53 11.45 N,4 30.369 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KYLE PRINCE?

The seabed around the KYLE PRINCE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the KYLE PRINCE sink?

The KYLE PRINCE sank on Oct 8, 1938.

When was the wreck of the KYLE PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the KYLE PRINCE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the KYLE PRINCE belong to?

The KYLE PRINCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KYLE PRINCE carrying?

The KYLE PRINCE was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the KYLE PRINCE?

The KYLE PRINCE had a tonnage of 409 tons.

What type of wreck is the KYLE PRINCE?

The KYLE PRINCE is classified as a steam ship.

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