J B Kee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
J b kee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.465 N,3 15.629 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.474417
  • Longitude: -3.260483
Wreck Depth 9.6 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name J B KEE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Tonnage 241
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 1977

Surveying Details

H6028/57 27.11.57 H6028/57 27.11.57 POSN 532827N, 031536W OR 140 1.9M FROM TONGUE BN. (MDHB NM 12/57). INS DW WITH G SPH LT BUOY, INT QKFL G CLOSE NW. - NM 2824/57. 8.5.58 8.5.58 DISPERSAL OPS COMMENCED. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H3347/58 16.3.59 H3347/58 16.3.59 POSN AMENDED TO 532827N, 031533W. (MDHB K2184). BR STD. 15.7.63 15.7.63 WK SWEPT CLEAR TO 33FT BELOW LBD. WK BUOY WITHDRAWN. DEPTH 33FT BELOW LBD. POSN 532828N, 031534W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS AND MDHB NM 8/63). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 3FT, BUOY DELETED. - NM 1930/63. 1.4.74 1.4.74 AMEND TO WK 9.4MTRS. NC 1951. 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO WK 9.6MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the J B KEE wreck located?

The J B KEE wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.465 N,3 15.629 W.

How deep is the J B KEE and where exactly is it located?

The J B KEE lies at a depth of about 9.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.465 N,3 15.629 W.

How deep is the seabed around the J B KEE?

The seabed around the J B KEE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the J B KEE sink?

The J B KEE sank on Nov 5, 1957.

When was the wreck of the J B KEE discovered?

The wreck of the J B KEE was discovered in 1957.

What country did the J B KEE belong to?

The J B KEE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the J B KEE carrying?

The J B KEE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the J B KEE?

The J B KEE had a tonnage of 241 tons.

What type of wreck is the J B KEE?

The J B KEE is classified as a steam ship.

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