Rudyard Kipling Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rudyard kipling Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 50 N,11 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.833333
  • Longitude: -11.166667
Water Depth 190 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUDYARD KIPLING
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 333
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H034/39 SUNK IN 535000N, 111000W APPROX. (FOIC, BELFAST). 19.1.01 INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR FISHING GROUNDS. CAPTURED BY U-27 & SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 50 N,11 10 W
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FAQ

Where is the RUDYARD KIPLING wreck located?

The RUDYARD KIPLING wreck is located at coordinates 53 50 N,11 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUDYARD KIPLING?

The seabed around the RUDYARD KIPLING lies at approximately 190 meters deep.

When did the RUDYARD KIPLING sink?

The RUDYARD KIPLING sank on Sep 16, 1939.

When was the wreck of the RUDYARD KIPLING discovered?

The wreck of the RUDYARD KIPLING was discovered in 1939.

What country did the RUDYARD KIPLING belong to?

The RUDYARD KIPLING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RUDYARD KIPLING?

The RUDYARD KIPLING had a tonnage of 333 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUDYARD KIPLING?

The RUDYARD KIPLING is classified as a trawler.