Kaiser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kaiser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
14 41 N,17 24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.683333
  • Longitude: -17.400000
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAISER
Type fishing vessel
Flag SN
Tonnage 683
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH421/420/01 29.9.92 FV KAISER REPD SUNK IN DAKAR ANCHORAGE IN 144100N, 172400E APPROX. - (LL, 17.9.92). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 1999

Circumstances of loss

17.9.92 CAUGHT FIRE IN DAKAR MARINE YARD, TOWED TO ANCHORAGE WHERE SHE SANK. (LL, 17.9.92)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 41 N,17 24 W
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FAQ

Where is the KAISER wreck located?

The KAISER wreck is located at coordinates 14 41 N,17 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAISER?

The seabed around the KAISER lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the KAISER sink?

The KAISER sank on Sep 15, 1992.

When was the wreck of the KAISER discovered?

The wreck of the KAISER was discovered in 1992.

What country did the KAISER belong to?

The KAISER belonged to SN.

What was the tonnage of the KAISER?

The KAISER had a tonnage of 683 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAISER?

The KAISER is classified as a fishing vessel.