Kynance (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kynance (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.895 N,5 27.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.531583
  • Longitude: -5.451250
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KYNANCE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 150
Tonnage 327
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1875
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2979/74 26.4.79 H2979/74 26.4.79 FF REPORTED IN 503150N, 052730W USING DECCA. (E. GILES, 16.5.77). HH090/799/01 20.12.00 HH090/799/01 20.12.00 EXAM'D 10.9.00 IN 5031.895N, 0527.075W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.7 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS WITHIN 20MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP AND BURIED. TWO MAIN SECTIONS ARE PROUD OF THE SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. 2.8.01 2.8.01 DIVED 1.8.01 IN SURVEYED POSN. BELIEVED TO BE ST GEORGE [SEE DEAD RECORD 16447] FROM SIZE AND AGE OF VESSEL. LIES UPRIGHT, PROPSHAFT VISIBLE, HULL PLATING COLLAPSED OUTWARD FROM ENGINE REARWARD. KEEL VISIBLE, NOTHING SHOWING IN FRONT OF BOILERS AS REST OF WRECK IS BURIED, WITH DEBRIS BREAKING THROUGH SEABED IN PLACES. NO CARGO PRESENT, EVIDENCE OF COAL. HIGHEST POINT IS ENGINE BLOCK. 4 BLADED PROPELLER VISIBLE. CINC REQUESTED. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 31.7.01 & 2.8.01). NCA. 17.9.01 17.9.01 NOT CONSIDERED TO BE ST GEORGE. THIS IS PROBABLY KYNANCE. CINC DELETED. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON).
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873 BY J REYNOLDSON, S SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E HANDCOCK. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LANELLI FOR LES SABLES D'OLONNE. CARGO COAL. COLLIDED AND SANK VERY QUICKLY. OTHER VESSEL LATER IDENTIFIED AS SS ITCHACA, GREEK FLAGGED, WHICH DID NOT STOP. LATER ARRESTED IN WAPPING DOCK, BRISTOL.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP & BURIED, TWO MAIN SECTIONS PROUD OF SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 31.895 N,5 27.075 W
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FAQ

Where is the KYNANCE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KYNANCE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.895 N,5 27.075 W.

How deep is the KYNANCE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KYNANCE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.895 N,5 27.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KYNANCE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KYNANCE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the KYNANCE (PROBABLY) sink?

The KYNANCE (PROBABLY) sank on May 3, 1875.

When was the wreck of the KYNANCE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KYNANCE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the KYNANCE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KYNANCE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KYNANCE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KYNANCE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KYNANCE (PROBABLY)?

The KYNANCE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 327 tons.

What type of wreck is the KYNANCE (PROBABLY)?

The KYNANCE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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