Keelung Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Keelung Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 0 N,7 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.000000
  • Longitude: -7.366667
Water Depth 162 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEELUNG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 136.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 6672
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the steamship KEELUNG is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brittany, France, approximately 110 miles west-northwest of Ushant. The vessel, historically recorded as torpedoed during World War I, eventually sank at position 48 00.000N, 007 22.000W. Official maritime records and hydrographic surveys, including reports from the Board of Trade and French maritime charts, have historically classified the site as a non-dangerous wreck (NDW) with a position approximate (PA) status. The wreck site is cataloged under French wreck records and remains a point of interest for historical maritime data and navigational charting in the North Atlantic.

Surveying Details

2.7.18 M011760 2.7.18 TORPEDOED IN 474000N, 373000W AND AFTER BEING TOWED SOME DISTANCE SANK IN 474000N, 073000W WITH THE LOSS OF SIX MEN. (RA FALMOUTH REPORT). 22.7.18 M34897 22.7.18 SANK IN 480000N, 072200W. (BOT W.R 9/1956) SANK 110M W 1/4 S FROM USHANT. (B.M.V.S). 27.11.79 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 4735. NOT IN FR WK RECORDS. H4226/85 10.1.89 H4226/85 10.1.89 FR WK RECORD NO.14587050 REFERS. (EPSHOM 10.6.88). 15.2.01 15.2.01 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 4800.000N, 0722.000W [EUR] ON FR 6989 [2ND EDN 1992]. CHART AS NDW. NE 1104. [STS FOR PA].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY EARLE'S CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 641NHP FOR 14 KNOTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. 6 KILLED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the KEELUNG wreck located?

The KEELUNG wreck is located at coordinates 48 0 N,7 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KEELUNG?

The seabed around the KEELUNG lies at approximately 162 meters deep.

When did the KEELUNG sink?

The KEELUNG sank on Jun 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KEELUNG discovered?

The wreck of the KEELUNG was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KEELUNG belong to?

The KEELUNG belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KEELUNG?

The KEELUNG had a tonnage of 6672 tons.

What type of wreck is the KEELUNG?

The KEELUNG is classified as a steam ship.

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