Hms Keryado (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms keryado (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 37.786 N,0 4.993 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.629767
- Longitude: -0.083217
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| Wreck Depth |
27.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
34 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
39.6 m |
| Width |
7.6 m |
| Sonar Length |
40.5 |
| Sonar Width |
6.9 |
| Shadow Height |
6.8 |
| Orientation |
50 |
| Tonnage |
252 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 6, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
1991 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 20, 2000 |
Surveying Details
H423/41 18.3.41 SUNK IN 503930N, 000748E. (MINESWEEPING DIV, ADMIRALTY, 12.3.41). 6.3.41 SANK ABOUT 160 DEG, 8 MILES FROM NEWHAVEN. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 6.3.41). 15.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 503754N, 000418W. LENGTH 220FT, HT 15FT. OIL AND WRECKAGE. (ESCORT GROUP 6). H1965/76 4.12.80 WK EXAM'D 3.5.80 IN 503745N, 000454W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.3 IN GEN DEPTH 34.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 40.5MTRS, BEAM 6.9MTRS. IN TWO PARTS, LYING 050/230 DEGS, BOWS NE. HT OF STERN SECTION 6.8MTRS. IN AREA OF SANDWAVES ABOUT 1.5MTRS HIGH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). CHART AS WK 27.5MTRS. BR STD. 4.11.91 DIVED ON. WK OF ARMED TRAWLER LYING UPRIGHT WITH BOW AND STERN INTACT. PORT SIDE AMIDSHIPS COLLAPSED TO SEABED. LENGTH 130FT, BEAM 25FT. GUNSIGHT, MARKED 1918, RECOVERED FROM 12 PDR GUN. THOUGHT PROBABLY TO BE THE 'KERYADO'. (N BLAKE, TELECON). HH100/351/04 13.11.91 INTACT WK OF APPARENTLY AN ADMIRALTY PATROL VESSEL, MINESWEEPER OR CONVERTED TRAWLER WITH 4 INCH GUN ON BOW. 45MTRS LONG. LIES ON EVEN KEEL BUT COLLAPSED TO SEABED ON PORT SIDE. POSSIBLY SWEEP GEAR ON SEABED. DEPTH TO DECK 36MTRS AT LW. COULD BE THE KERYADO. PART GUNSIGHT DATED 1918 RECOVERED. (T W BENNETTO, 2.11.91).
Circumstances of loss
5.7.40 EX-FRENCH MINESWEEPER. REQUISITIONED 5.7.40. MINED 6.3.41. 6.3.41 MINED 6.3.41 8M S OF NEWHAVEN WHILST EN ROUTE FROM DOVER & PORTSMOUTH TO SWANSEA. (LL WW2).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 37.786 N,0 4.993 W
Hms Keryado (Probably) on Wreck Map
Hms Keryado (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.786 N,0 4.993 W.
How deep is the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 27.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.786 N,0 4.993 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.
When did the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) sink?
The HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 6, 1941.
When was the wreck of the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.
What country did the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) belong to?
The HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY)?
The HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 252 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY)?
The HMS KERYADO (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
IN TWO PARTS IN AREA OF SANDWAVES. BOW NE