Clan Keith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clan keith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 15 N,9 4.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.250000
  • Longitude: 9.080550
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN KEITH
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7174
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5305/61 31.1.62 SANK IN 371500N, 090500E APPROX AFTER HITTING ECUEILES DES SORELLES ROCKS. SHE BROKE IN TWO. CARELESSNESS OF MASTER BLAMED. (REPORT OF COURT). CHART AS NDW PA. R/S. 5.1.72 [EUR] POSN: 371500N, 090450E. NC 2121.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 1988

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY TODD CALIFORNIAN SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLAN LINE STEAMERS. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR MALTA & INDIAN PORTS. THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK AFTER EXPLOSION, BUT DISPROVED BY THE FINDINGS OF A COURT OF INQUIRY [MAY, 1962]. AFTER HITTING ECUEILES DES SORELLES ROCKS SHE BROKE IN TWO. POSSIBLY POSN OF FORWARD PART OF VESSEL ONLY. REPORT OF COURT SAID CARELESSNESS OF MASTER BLAMED. SIX CREW SURVIVED, 62 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAN KEITH wreck located?

The CLAN KEITH wreck is located at coordinates 37 15 N,9 4.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN KEITH?

The seabed around the CLAN KEITH lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the CLAN KEITH sink?

The CLAN KEITH sank on Nov 5, 1961.

When was the wreck of the CLAN KEITH discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN KEITH was discovered in 1961.

What country did the CLAN KEITH belong to?

The CLAN KEITH belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN KEITH?

The CLAN KEITH had a tonnage of 7174 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN KEITH?

The CLAN KEITH is classified as a steam ship.

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