Kadioglu I (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Kadioglu i (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 47.44 N,34 37.88 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.790667
  • Longitude: 34.631333
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag TR
Tonnage 692
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH389/460/01 15.2.93 SUNK IN MERSIN PORT BASIN. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPTS YET MADE, BUT MAY START IN NEAR FUTURE. (LL, 30.1.93 & 13.2.93). NCA YET. HH389/460/01 19.3.93 PARTIALLY VISIBLE WK IN 364730N, 343754E. (TURKISH NM 48/93). INS AS ST. - NM 1161/93. 2.6.93 SALVAGE OPS NOT YET COMPLETED. (LL, 29.5.93). HH180/490/01 26.7.93 REFLOATED 6.7.93. SALVAGE OPS CONTINUE. (LL, 7.7.93). NCA YET. 19.7.93 VESSEL LEFT MERSIN 19.7.93 FOR TUZLA, TOWED BY ARUZ-1. (LL, 8.7.93). 8.9.93 VESSEL WAS AT TUZLA 8.9.93. (LL, 15.9.93). HH389/460/01 20.1.93 NOT SEEN. PILOT CONFIRMED THAT WK HAD BEEN REFLOATED. (MT KRITI WAVE HN 4.10.93). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

DRAGGED ANCHOR WHILE IN MERSIN ROADS, STRUCK BREAKWATER AND STRANDED. WAS REFLOATED BY TUGS AND TOWED INTO THE PORT BUT CAPSIZED AND SANK IN PORT BASIN. (LLOYDS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 47.44 N,34 37.88 E
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FAQ

Where is the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 36 47.44 N,34 37.88 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) sink?

The KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 28, 1993.

When was the wreck of the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) belonged to TR.

What cargo was the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY)?

The KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 692 tons.

What type of wreck is the KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY)?

The KADIOGLU I (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.