Keyholt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Keyholt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 51.497 N,58 9.285 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.858283
  • Longitude: -58.154750
Wreck Depth 2.088 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEYHOLT
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 73.5
Sonar Width 14.25
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 278
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1279/46 14.3.46 ST IN 065118N, 580924W. (USHO NM 2/157/46). - NM 883/46. H1279/46 5.6.50 REPORTED MARKED BY G LT SECURED TO WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7051/53 20.9.54 POSN NOW 065141N, 580914W, OR 015.75DEG, 2.12M FROM GEORGETOWN LT, FL.WR16M. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE NE. (HAGUE NM 206/2910 & E9408). - NM 2094/54. H1277/53 17.11.55 POSN NOW 065135N, 580918W. LIGHT, FL.G6S, FIXED TO MAST. (GEORGETOWN HBR MASTER). AMEND POSN, INS LT ON MAST. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2437/55. H1277/53 15.4.57 LT NOW OCC G6S. (GEORGETOWN NM 2/57). - NM 878/57. H5960/58 24.2.60 LT NOW FL(7)G8S. (HMS VIDAL, HN 1/60). - NM 337/60. H5369/60 20.5.65 ST, NOW MARKED BY BN, FL.G5S CLOSE E. (GEORGETOWN NM 1/65). AMEND TO ST WITH BN. - NM 1025/65. H533/63 2.2.70 WRECK REPD REMOVED BUT BEACON REMAINS. (MV TRENEGLOS, HN). NCA YET. H533/63 24.9.70 WK REMAINS - ONLY VISIBLE AT LW. PILE WITH LIGHT, FL G 5S, PLACED CLOSE N. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H533/63 20.3.73 G CONL BUOY, FL.G5S, LAID IN 065134N, 580916W. (GUYANA NM 5/73). NCA YET. H533/63 13.2.75 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) IN 065135N, 580918W ON CANADIAN SURVEY, 1974. AMEND TO DW (MAST), WITH G CONL BUOY, FL.G5S ABOUT 1C NE. - NM 424/75. H4466/72 18.10.78 WK VISIBLE AT LWS. NO MAST. (GEORGETOWN - LTR 17.8.77 & CHART APP 5). AMEND TO ST WITH BUOY. BR STD. H2420/84 30.9.87 BUOY UNLIT. (I R SALTER, MV ATHELBROOK, 7.8.87). NCA YET. HH667/411/01 2.11.89 BUOY DELETED. (HYDRO). - NM 3349/89. 22.1.92 [WGD] POSN: 065129N, 580916.5W. NE 519 [GEORGETOWN]. SEP 2017/000255768 05.02.18 EXAM'D 5.2.18; WRECK LOCATED IN 0651.497N, 5809.285W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.088MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. LENGTH 73.5MTRS, WIDTH 14.25MTRS, HT 0.8MTRS ORIENTATION 278/098. WK PARTIALLY DEGRADED. (IIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD, HI 1557). AMEND TO DW 2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000377896 04.08.25 WRECK SALVAGED. (GY NM 122/25). AMEND LIFTED.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2025

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED AFTER GROUNDING 3 MILES NNE OF MOUTH OF DEMERARA RIVER. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 51.497 N,58 9.285 W
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FAQ

Where is the KEYHOLT wreck located?

The KEYHOLT wreck is located at coordinates 6 51.497 N,58 9.285 W.

How deep is the KEYHOLT and where exactly is it located?

The KEYHOLT lies at a depth of about 2.088 meters and is located at coordinates 6 51.497 N,58 9.285 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KEYHOLT?

The seabed around the KEYHOLT lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the KEYHOLT sink?

The KEYHOLT sank on Nov 26, 1945.

When was the wreck of the KEYHOLT discovered?

The wreck of the KEYHOLT was discovered in 1945.

What type of wreck is the KEYHOLT?

The KEYHOLT is classified as a steam ship.

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