Kennebec Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kennebec Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 18.039 N,8 13.043 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.300650
  • Longitude: -8.217383
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENNEBEC
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 122 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.7
Tonnage 5548
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN 491800N, 081300W. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW2). NCA. H034/39 8.9.39 H034/39 8.9.39 POSN 491800N, 081300W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H095/39 15.1.41 H095/39 POSN 491800N, 081100W. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST 15.1.41 AND WA LETTER 3.3.40 TRADE DIVISION LIST AND HO RECORDS). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH232/400/02 20.6.96 HH232/400/02 20.6.96 NDW PD IN 491800N, 081300W. (FRENCH NM 96 23 17). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1919 BY R DUNCAN & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-AMERICAN OIL CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM ARUBA TO LANDS END. WRECKAGE SUNK BY HM SHIP. (LL WW1, WW1SL & DODS). [SEE ALSO WK 21460].

General Comments

See Also: 21460

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FAQ

Where is the KENNEBEC wreck located?

The KENNEBEC wreck is located at coordinates 49 18.039 N,8 13.043 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KENNEBEC?

The seabed around the KENNEBEC lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the KENNEBEC sink?

The KENNEBEC sank on Sep 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the KENNEBEC discovered?

The wreck of the KENNEBEC was discovered in 1939.

What country did the KENNEBEC belong to?

The KENNEBEC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KENNEBEC carrying?

The KENNEBEC was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the KENNEBEC?

The KENNEBEC had a tonnage of 5548 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENNEBEC?

The KENNEBEC is classified as a tanker.

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