Maindy Keep Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maindy keep Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 44.945 N,4 55.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.749083
  • Longitude: -4.918117
Wreck Depth 86 m
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAINDY KEEP
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 973
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.9.72 SANK IN 484500N, 045500W. (DODS). NCA. 26.8.77 WK IN 484500N, 045500W APPROX [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 105MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 21.11.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 484502N, 045502W. NE 2644. 12.10.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 86MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4844.945N, 0455.087W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921 BY RENNIE, RITCHIE & NEWPORT SB CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 106NHP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY D R LLEWELLYN. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR BORDEAUX. FOUNDERED. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the MAINDY KEEP wreck located?

The MAINDY KEEP wreck is located at coordinates 48 44.945 N,4 55.087 W.

How deep is the MAINDY KEEP and where exactly is it located?

The MAINDY KEEP lies at a depth of about 86 meters and is located at coordinates 48 44.945 N,4 55.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAINDY KEEP?

The seabed around the MAINDY KEEP lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the MAINDY KEEP sink?

The MAINDY KEEP sank on Aug 18, 1924.

When was the wreck of the MAINDY KEEP discovered?

The wreck of the MAINDY KEEP was discovered in 1924.

What country did the MAINDY KEEP belong to?

The MAINDY KEEP belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAINDY KEEP carrying?

The MAINDY KEEP was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAINDY KEEP?

The MAINDY KEEP had a tonnage of 973 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAINDY KEEP?

The MAINDY KEEP is classified as a steam ship.

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