Keramiai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Keramiai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 37 N,7 46 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.616667
  • Longitude: -7.766667
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KERAMIAI
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5085
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H095/39 15.1.41 H095/39 REPD SUNK. (WESTERN APPS LIST 15.1.41 & LETTER DATED 3.3.40). 27.11.79 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 4735. NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS. 13.01.87 13.01.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 100MTRS IN 483700N, 074600W ON FR 6989. ALSO LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. CHART AS WK USC 100MTRS. NE 2649. [STS FOR PA].
Last Amended Date May 8, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1917 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE LONDON TO CUIDAD TRUJILLO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CEPHALONIAN MARITIME CO. TWENTY-EIGHT SURVIVORS LATER PICKED UP. (DODS).

General Comments

Chart No: BA 2649

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FAQ

Where is the KERAMIAI wreck located?

The KERAMIAI wreck is located at coordinates 48 37 N,7 46 W.

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

The KERAMIAI lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 48 37 N,7 46 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KERAMIAI?

The seabed around the KERAMIAI lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the KERAMIAI sink?

The KERAMIAI sank on Jan 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KERAMIAI discovered?

The wreck of the KERAMIAI was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KERAMIAI belong to?

The KERAMIAI belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the KERAMIAI?

The KERAMIAI had a tonnage of 5085 tons.

What type of wreck is the KERAMIAI?

The KERAMIAI is classified as a steam ship.

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