Kennebec (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kennebec (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.538 N,8 16.642 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.475633
  • Longitude: -8.277367
Wreck Depth 120 m
Water Depth 133 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENNEBEC (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 122 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.7
Tonnage 5548
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3449/74 27.7.74 H3449/74 27.7.74 WK FOUND DURING FR SURVEY [K6846/10] IN 492830N, 081636W. LEAST DEPTH 120.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 133MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 1.3.95 HH100/351/09 1.3.95 WK HAS A 'TRUNK DECK' WITH ENGINES AMIDSHIPS AND WAS A MIXED BULK AND CASE OIL TANKER. (R V MARTIN, 27.2.95). NCA. 6.4.95 6.4.95 IDENTIFIED AS PROBABLY THE WW1 STANDARD SHIP 'KENNEBEC'. (R V MARTIN, 4.4.95).
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1919 BY R DUNCAN & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-AMERICAN OIL CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM ARUBA TO LANDS END. WRECKAGE SUNK BY HM SHIP. (LL WW1, WW1SL & DODS). [SEE ALSO WK 21447].

General Comments

See Also: 21447

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FAQ

Where is the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.538 N,8 16.642 W.

How deep is the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 120 meters and is located at coordinates 49 28.538 N,8 16.642 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 133 meters deep.

When did the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) sink?

The KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY)?

The KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5548 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENNEBEC (PROBABLY)?

The KENNEBEC (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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