Key West Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Key west Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 10.09 N,4 8.972 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.168167
  • Longitude: 4.149533
Wreck Depth 16.8 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEY WEST
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2022

Surveying Details

H2115/83 23.7.86 SUNK IN 521007N, 040906E [EUR]. MARKED BY TWO W CARDINAL BUOYS: (A) VQ(9) 10S, 100 MTRS W; (B) Q(9) 15S, RACON D, 200MTRS W. (HYDRNLNAVY, TELEX 3.7.86, LL 9.7.86 AND NETHERLANDS NM 456(T)/86). INS AS WK 5FMS 3FT, WITH W CARD, Q(9) 15S, RACON (D), CLOSE W. - NM 2440/86. H2141/83 13.8.86 ABOVE INFO REPEATED. (NETH NM 457/86). NCA. H2141/87 5.10.87 WESTERN OF THE TWO BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (NETH NM 581/87). W CARD BUOY AMENDED. - NM 2871/87. HH160/351/03 2.12.91 NOW SW 17MTRS IN 521008N, 040902.5E. (NETH NM 601/91). BR STD. HH340/580/01 7.1.92 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETH NM 640/91). - NM 2229/93. 20.2.09 SHOWN AS SW 16.8MTRS IN 5110.090N, 0408.972E [WGD] ON BA 122 [EDN 5 DTD 19.6.08].

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH M. CHEMICAL TANKER TONEGAWA. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the KEY WEST wreck located?

The KEY WEST wreck is located at coordinates 52 10.09 N,4 8.972 E.

How deep is the KEY WEST and where exactly is it located?

The KEY WEST lies at a depth of about 16.8 meters and is located at coordinates 52 10.09 N,4 8.972 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KEY WEST?

The seabed around the KEY WEST lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the KEY WEST sink?

The KEY WEST sank on Jun 30, 1986.

When was the wreck of the KEY WEST discovered?

The wreck of the KEY WEST was discovered in 1986.

What country did the KEY WEST belong to?

The KEY WEST belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the KEY WEST?

The KEY WEST is classified as a fishing vessel.

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