Kelso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Kelso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 31.859 N,7 6.185 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.530983
  • Longitude: -7.103083
Wreck Depth 121.36 m
Water Depth 122 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KELSO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 1
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2025

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 493145N, 070630W OR 33 MILES WSW FROM BISHOPS ROCK. (BMVS). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. RSDRA2024000192311 24.7.24 WK FOUND 2024; LOCATED IN 4931.857N, 0706.191W [WGD]. HISTORICAL WK SHOWED NO SIGNIFICANT CONTACT, HOWEVER SOME SMALL SHOALS/FEATURES WERE IDENTIFIED. IDICATING WK BROKEN UP WITHIN THE AREA. LEAST M/B DEPTH 121MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 122MTRS. (XOCEAN, HI1840- H102-025). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 121MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000257197 28.10.24 EXAM'D 16.05.24; LOCATED IN 4931.859N, 0706.185W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 121.36MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 122MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT <1.0MTRS. INTACT WITH SEABED. (XOCEAN, HI1840-H525-21528). RETAIN NDW 121MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the KELSO wreck located?

The KELSO wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.859 N,7 6.185 W.

How deep is the KELSO and where exactly is it located?

The KELSO lies at a depth of about 121.36 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.859 N,7 6.185 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KELSO?

The seabed around the KELSO lies at approximately 122 meters deep.

When did the KELSO sink?

The KELSO sank on Jun 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KELSO discovered?

The wreck of the KELSO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KELSO belong to?

The KELSO belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KELSO?

The KELSO is classified as a steam ship.

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