Monument record ORF 265 - Wreck of the Knarsdale
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Summary
Possible remains of the British Merchant steamship Knarsdale, 1915.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 4986 4925 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NE |
| Civil Parish | ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Possible remians of the British Merchant steamship Knarsdale, 1915.
Horizontal Datum: OGB
Vertical Datum: LAT
Quality of Depth: ES
Method of Fix: HSA
Sunk 2.75 miles E by S from Orfordness, 1915.
26-MAY-1917 Being dispersed.
30-DEC-1964 Visual fix 085.5 degrees 2.65 miles from Orfordness Lt,
not swept least depth 41ft.
03-AUG-1965 Least echosounder 41ft in 49-51ft, scour 53ft.
01-DEC-1976 Not found during area sweep.
28-MAR-1985 Nothing found during basic search. Wreck considered to be
buried.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF60140 Source Unchecked: Hydrographic Office wreck index. 1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index. Extracted 03-FEB-1993.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 4 2022 1:29PM