Kadio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kadio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
29 55.914 N,32 30.246 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.931900
  • Longitude: 32.504100
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KADIO
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 73.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 125
Sonar Width 50
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1430
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02746/41 5.11.41 DW IN 295556N, 323227E, OR 044DEGS, 1.49M FROM W BN. (ADMIRALTY) - PFNM 2591/41 & FNM 374/42. H02746/41 18.2.44 FUNNEL VISIBLE. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 351/44. H02746/41 8.7.44 CONL LT BUOY, FL.3S ESTABLISHED CLOSE NW OF WK. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 1454/44. H3707/65 7.7.66 STATED AS ST MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.3S. (FRENCH NM 66.23.31) NC 3214. H5962/69 10.12.69 EUR POSN: 295600N, 323234E. NC 3214. H5968/69 27.2.75 ST IN 295603N, 323142.5E, OR 357DEGS, 1.4M FROM GREEN IS. LT. (BREST NM 75-04-55T) NCA YET. NAVIND 018/75 ISSUED. H5968/69 20.6.75 ST IN 295604N, 323141.7E. (US NM 62193/12/75) NCA. H5968/69 17.11.75 ST IN 295615N, 323239E, NO BUOY. (MV WARWICKSHIRE HN WAR/3 18.9.75) R/S. H5198/70 23.11.76 REPD ST PA IN 295606N, 323248E, NO BUOY. (HAMBURG NM 3767/76) NCA. H3751/76 9.12.76 ST PA SHOWN IN 295603N, 323141E [WGC] ON US 56082. H2089/71 18.4.79 ST REPD IN 295550N, 323007E [GERMAN CHART DATUM], G CONL LT BUOY, FL.R IN 295600N, 323231E & G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G IN 295558N, 323227E. (HAMBURG NM 1049/79) NCA. 29.1.80 DW SHOWN IN 295600N, 323234E [EUR] ON SURVEY[K8027/3]. NE 3214. H4327/78 1.2.80 OUTLINE OF WK, LYING SW/NE, BOWS SW, SHOWN IN 295559N, 323016E [EUR], OR 317DEGS, 1.44M FROM W BN ON SURVEY [K8027/3]. CHART AS STF. NC 3214. H5968/69 3.9.81 DW, REFERRED TO AS MV CADIOS, IN 295600N, 323234E. LIFTED & DUMPED ON ETULEH SHOALS IN 295559N, 323016E. (EGYPTIAN NM 13/81) DW IN 295600N, 323234E DELETED. STF RETAINED. - NM 2153/81. 24.7.91 CHARTED AS DWP IN 295555N, 323227E [WGD]. NC 3214. HH476/401/01 25.3.93 SHOWN AS DWP ON SURVEY K8027/3 [PHOTOS].
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2025
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Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1911 BY S.P. AUSTIN & SON WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, CAUGHT FIRE & SANK FOLLOWING EXPLOSION AT SUEZ, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MME K.G. SIGALAS. (DODS)

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 55.914 N,32 30.246 E
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FAQ

Where is the KADIO wreck located?

The KADIO wreck is located at coordinates 29 55.914 N,32 30.246 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KADIO?

The seabed around the KADIO lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the KADIO sink?

The KADIO sank on Oct 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KADIO discovered?

The wreck of the KADIO was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KADIO belong to?

The KADIO belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KADIO carrying?

The KADIO was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the KADIO?

The KADIO had a tonnage of 1430 tons.

What type of wreck is the KADIO?

The KADIO is classified as a motor vessel.