Kayeson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kayeson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12 N,24 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.200000
  • Longitude: -24.366667
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAYESON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 119.8 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4606
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.6.78 VESSEL SANK 675 MILES W OF IRELAND. (DODS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COOLHAM SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 404NHP FPR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR MONTEVIDEO. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. THE ENTIRE CREW OF 38 WERE LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the KAYESON wreck located?

The KAYESON wreck is located at coordinates 51 12 N,24 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAYESON?

The seabed around the KAYESON lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the KAYESON sink?

The KAYESON sank on Oct 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KAYESON discovered?

The wreck of the KAYESON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KAYESON belong to?

The KAYESON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KAYESON?

The KAYESON had a tonnage of 4606 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAYESON?

The KAYESON is classified as a steam ship.

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