Kegums Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kegums Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 41.726 N,1 17.665 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.695433
  • Longitude: -1.294417
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEGUMS
Type steam ship
Flag LV
Length 129.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5525
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1948
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H1543/49 18.3.49 ST IN 454145N, 011735W. (PARIS NM 02028/49). NE 2910. 2.12.65 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2910. 31.1.77 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 6335 [1976 EDN]. 20.9.83 SHOWN IN 454147N, 011735W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. 21.9.83 LARGE MERCHANT SHIP 'KEGUNS' IN 454147N, 011735W. GEN DEPTH BY E/S 7MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983, NO.14551046). NC 2910. 14.3.90 POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. TONNAGE GIVEN AS 3000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551046). 28.12.01 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4541.736N, 0117.692W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST ED 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. HH353/540/04 11.1.01 NOW DW, LEGEND PD REMOVED. (FRENCH NM 01 50 28) BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1912 BY W DENNY & BROS, WENT AGROUND AT THE ENTRANCE TO BORDEAUX, ABOUT 2.5M OFFSHORE. VESSEL BROKE IN TWO & SANK. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY GRAUDS-HARLOW. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE FROM HAMPTON ROADS TO BORDEAUX. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 3563/18

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FAQ

Where is the KEGUMS wreck located?

The KEGUMS wreck is located at coordinates 45 41.726 N,1 17.665 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KEGUMS?

The seabed around the KEGUMS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the KEGUMS sink?

The KEGUMS sank on Dec 8, 1948.

When was the wreck of the KEGUMS discovered?

The wreck of the KEGUMS was discovered in 1948.

What country did the KEGUMS belong to?

The KEGUMS belonged to LV.

What cargo was the KEGUMS carrying?

The KEGUMS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KEGUMS?

The KEGUMS had a tonnage of 5525 tons.

What type of wreck is the KEGUMS?

The KEGUMS is classified as a steam ship.

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