John R. Kelly Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John r. kelly Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.404 S,57 45.319 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.673400
  • Longitude: -57.755317
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN R. KELLY
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 78.6 m
Orientation 10
Tonnage 2364
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1899
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2924/69 14.6.82 AT TIME OF LOSS WAS SECOND LARGEST HULL EVER BUILT IN USA. ALSO FIRST TO HAVE STEEL MASTS. DESPITE 3 TON ANCHOR SHE DRAGGED & WAS BLOWN ASHORE. REPORTED TO BE USED BY LOCAL SUB AQUA DIVERS FOR TRAINING SESSIONS. (DOWNEAST MAG, JUL '79). NCA, POSN 514000S, 574500W FOR FILING ONLY. 7.11.91 STATED TO HAVE SUNK IN PILOT BAY. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). NCA, POSN 514030S, 574630W [SAP] FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/21 16.3.04 JOHN R KELLY LOCATED AND DIVED IN 5140.404S, 5745.319W [WGD] USING DGPS.LYING 010/190DEGS ON A BED OF KELP BETWEEN KELLY ROCKS & AN ISOLATED ROCK 90MTRS E. LIES IN SECTIONS, QUITE BROKEN ALTHOUGH MANY FEATURES STILL REMAIN. 2 LENGTHS OF THICK ANCHOR CHAIN LIE AWAY FROM WK, WITH A LARGE ANCHOR AT END OF SHORTER CHAIN. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS, NO PART OF WK STANDING MORE THAN 4MTRS. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 14.3.04) INS AS WK 8MTRS ON 5140.384S, 5745.059W [SAP]. BR STD. 20.8.09 WGD POSN: 5140.404S, 5745.319W. NE 1614.
Last Amended Date May 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

AT TIME OF LOSS WAS SECOND LARGEST HULL EVER BUILT IN USA. ALSO FIRST TO HAVE STEEL MASTS. DESPITE 3 TON ANCHOR SHE DRAGGED & WAS BLOWN ASHORE. REPORTED TO BE USED BY LOCAL SUB AQUA DIVERS FOR TRAINING SESSIONS. (DOWNEAST MAG, JUL '79). 15.5.1899 VESSEL, WAS HOLED ON KELLY ROCKS ON 15.5.1899. SANK A FEW DAYS LATER WHILE ANCHORED IN PILOT BAY, MUCH OF HER CARGO HAVING BEEN UNLOADED. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

General Comments

LIES IN SECTIONS AMONGST KELP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 40.404 S,57 45.319 W
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FAQ

Where is the JOHN R. KELLY wreck located?

The JOHN R. KELLY wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.404 S,57 45.319 W.

How deep is the JOHN R. KELLY and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN R. KELLY lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.404 S,57 45.319 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN R. KELLY?

The seabed around the JOHN R. KELLY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the JOHN R. KELLY sink?

The JOHN R. KELLY sank on May 15, 1899.

When was the wreck of the JOHN R. KELLY discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN R. KELLY was discovered in 1899.

What country did the JOHN R. KELLY belong to?

The JOHN R. KELLY belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN R. KELLY?

The JOHN R. KELLY had a tonnage of 2364 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN R. KELLY?

The JOHN R. KELLY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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