Kaliope (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kaliope (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 24.758 N,70 1.125 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.412633
  • Longitude: -70.018750
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water
Name KALIOPE (PART OF)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 114.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.8.80 11.8.80 VESSEL BROKEN IN TWO BY HURRICANE ALLEN. (LL, 11.8.80). H3175/80 6.10.80 H3175/80 6.10.80 PART OF KALIOPE LIES CLOSE NE OF MAIN SECTION. (MV ADVISER, HN DTD 27.7.80). H3175/80 19.6.84 H3175/80 19.6.84 INS ST CLOSE NE OF STF [MAIN PART OF KALIOPE] ON 471. - NM BLOCK 2262/84. 24.5.91 24.5.91 [WGD] POSN: 182445.5N, 700107.5W. NC 471 [PUERTO DE HAINA].
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY USUKI TEKKOSHO, SAIKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AQUARIUS ENTERPRISES CORP. BROKE MOORINGS DURING HURRICANE 'DAVID' AND WAS DRIVEN ONTO BREAKWATER AFTER COLLIDING WITH LPG TANKER CARIBE I. ENGINE ROOM ANE HOLDS QUICKLY FLOODED. ABANDONED AS CTL AND SOLD FOR SCRAPPING. BREAKING UP OPERATIONS WERE HINDERED WHEN SHE BROKE IN TWO DURING HURRCANE 'ALLEN' IN 1980. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KALIOPE (PART OF) wreck located?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 18 24.758 N,70 1.125 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KALIOPE (PART OF)?

The seabed around the KALIOPE (PART OF) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the KALIOPE (PART OF) sink?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) sank on Aug 31, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KALIOPE (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the KALIOPE (PART OF) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KALIOPE (PART OF) belong to?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KALIOPE (PART OF) carrying?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) was carrying chemicals,gas.

What was the tonnage of the KALIOPE (PART OF)?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) had a tonnage of 4706 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALIOPE (PART OF)?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) is classified as a motor vessel.

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