Hms Kelly Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms kelly Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 39.93 N,24 9.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.665500
  • Longitude: 24.166167
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS KELLY
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 106.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 1695
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 7.7.78 SUNK OFF CRETE. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII). POSN 344000N, 241000E APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 40,000 FOR 36KTS. SUNK BY DIVE BOMBERS TOGETHER WITH HMS KASHMIR. 128 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS KELLY wreck located?

The HMS KELLY wreck is located at coordinates 34 39.93 N,24 9.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KELLY?

The seabed around the HMS KELLY lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the HMS KELLY sink?

The HMS KELLY sank on May 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS KELLY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KELLY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS KELLY belong to?

The HMS KELLY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KELLY?

The HMS KELLY had a tonnage of 1695 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KELLY?

The HMS KELLY is classified as a destroyer.

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