Keats Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Keats Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 3 N,99 38 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.050000
  • Longitude: 99.633333
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEATS
Type landing craft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck KEATS is a dangerous underwater obstruction located at the coordinates 4 degrees 3 minutes North, 99 degrees 38 minutes East. Situated in the waters of the Strait of Malacca, this wreck was originally reported in 1976 and subsequently confirmed by Indonesian maritime authorities as a significant hazard to navigation. The obstruction lies at a depth of 70 meters and is charted as a non-dangerous wreck, pending further survey. Mariners should exercise extreme caution when navigating near these coordinates, as the structural integrity of the KEATS remains an underwater hazard in this busy shipping lane.

Surveying Details

H4719/70 18.2.76 WK REPD IN POSN 040300N, 993800E. (MALAYSIAN NM 67(T)/75). NCA. H4719/70 15.6.76 AGAIN REPD BY INDONESIAN NM 57/76 & AS DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. PLOTS IN 70MTRS, ASSUMED NDW. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the KEATS wreck located?

The KEATS wreck is located at coordinates 4 3 N,99 38 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KEATS?

The seabed around the KEATS lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KEATS discovered?

The wreck of the KEATS was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the KEATS?

The KEATS is classified as a landing craft.

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