Keelung Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Keelung Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 3 N,119 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.050000
  • Longitude: 119.000000
Water Depth 550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEELUNG
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 80.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1288
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.11.71 SANK IN 120300N, 1190000E APPROX. (LL 206). PLOTS IN APPROX 550MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY MOSS VAERFT & DOKK A/S, MOSS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA NAV KEELUNG, SA. PASSAGE BANGKOK FOR KAOSIUNG. ABANDONED IN VERY HEAVY SEAS CAUSED BY TYPHOON 'ELAINE'. CREW RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KEELUNG wreck located?

The KEELUNG wreck is located at coordinates 12 3 N,119 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KEELUNG?

The seabed around the KEELUNG lies at approximately 550 meters deep.

When did the KEELUNG sink?

The KEELUNG sank on Oct 7, 1971.

When was the wreck of the KEELUNG discovered?

The wreck of the KEELUNG was discovered in 1971.

What country did the KEELUNG belong to?

The KEELUNG belonged to PA.

What cargo was the KEELUNG carrying?

The KEELUNG was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KEELUNG?

The KEELUNG had a tonnage of 1288 tons.

What type of wreck is the KEELUNG?

The KEELUNG is classified as a carrier.

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