Keymun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Keymun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.582 N,1 21.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.026367
  • Longitude: 1.355000
Wreck Depth 17.653 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEYMUN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 114.9
Sonar Width 39.1
Shadow Height 3.85
Orientation 40
Tonnage 2997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1907
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2022

Surveying Details

H0953/40 20.2.41 WK LEAST DEPTH 6FMS FOUND IN 530131N, 012119E. - NM 350/41. H0953/40 18.6.50 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL IN 530130N, 012128E USING HSA. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 49FT. GEN DEPTH 70FT. SCOUR DEPTH 82FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). - NM 1163/50. HH100/351/01 30.8.89 DIVED IN 530129.5N, 012112.5E USING DECCA. WELL BROKEN UP. BELL RECOVERED ENGRAVED 'KEYMUN'. (P WOODCOCK, TELECON 25.8.89). HH090/561/01 4.1.93 EXAM'D 25.9.92 IN 530133.7N, 012124.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.7, FOUL AT 18.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1 IN GEN DEPTH 22.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS. BROKEN DEBRIS LYING 045/225 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). - NM 263/93. SEP 2020/000083299 12.1.21 EXAM'D 23.04.20; IN 5301.582N, 0121.300E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 114.9MTRS, WIDTH 39.1MTRS, HT 3.85MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-9196). AMEND DW 17.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE MORINGEN WHILE ON PASSAGE HULL FOR ALEXANDRIA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 1.582 N,1 21.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the KEYMUN wreck located?

The KEYMUN wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.582 N,1 21.3 E.

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

The KEYMUN lies at a depth of about 17.653 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.582 N,1 21.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KEYMUN?

The seabed around the KEYMUN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the KEYMUN sink?

The KEYMUN sank on Jan 8, 1907.

When was the wreck of the KEYMUN discovered?

The wreck of the KEYMUN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KEYMUN belong to?

The KEYMUN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KEYMUN carrying?

The KEYMUN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KEYMUN?

The KEYMUN had a tonnage of 2997 tons.

What type of wreck is the KEYMUN?

The KEYMUN is classified as a steam ship.

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