Kerwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kerwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 41.96 N,4 54.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.699333
  • Longitude: 4.915333
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KERWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2005

Surveying Details

H9727/19 20.12.19 REPD TO HAVE BEEN MINED APPROX 20M NW OF TERSCHELLING LT TR & SUNK IN APPROX 533227N, 044512E. (BERLIN NM 3492/19). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL)(1919). - NM 44/20. H616/20 23.1.20 MINED IN APPROX 534200N, 045200E & DRIFTED TO E FOR 1.5HOURS BEFORE SINKING IN 534426N, 045244E. (BERLIN NMS 83 & 89/20). AMEND POSN. - NM 309/20. H1744/23 7.3.23 WK TO BE EXPUNGED. (BERLIN NM 8/518/23). - NM 497/23. 14.7.89 UNCHARTED RECORD, NAME - KERWOOD IN 534200N, 045500E. ALSO UNCHARTED RECORD IN 534200N, 045200E (POSN OF KERWOOD WHEN MINED). (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS - JAN'88 EDN - NOS L6 45 & L6 44 RESPECTIVELY).

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE APPROX 20M NW OF TERSCHELLING. DRIFTED EASTWARDS FOR 1.5 HOURS BEFORE SINKING.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 41.96 N,4 54.92 E
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FAQ

Where is the KERWOOD wreck located?

The KERWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.96 N,4 54.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KERWOOD?

The seabed around the KERWOOD lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the KERWOOD sink?

The KERWOOD sank on Dec 2, 1919.

When was the wreck of the KERWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the KERWOOD was discovered in 1919.

What country did the KERWOOD belong to?

The KERWOOD belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the KERWOOD?

The KERWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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