Kalliopi S. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Kalliopi s. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 14.35 N,7 50.133 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.239167
  • Longitude: -7.835550
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALLIOPI S.
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Tonnage 5152
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.8.72 RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS IN SHEEPHAVEN BAY, 10M E OF TORY ISLAND. PASSAGE SOREL FOR LIMERICK. (LL WW2). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. HH100/351/06 22.1.93 REPORTED BY DIVERS TO LIE WELL BROKEN UP IN 551421N, 075005W APPROX. ORIENTATION N/S. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2005

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED BY GUNFIRE AND BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHEN 11M SW OF TORY ISLAND. ABANDONED BY CREW AND RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS IN SHEEPHAVEN BAY, 10M E OF TORY ISLAND. PASSAGE SOREL FOR LIMERICK. (WW2SL & LL WW2).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 14.35 N,7 50.133 W
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FAQ

Where is the KALLIOPI S. wreck located?

The KALLIOPI S. wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.35 N,7 50.133 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KALLIOPI S.?

The seabed around the KALLIOPI S. lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KALLIOPI S. sink?

The KALLIOPI S. sank on Sep 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KALLIOPI S. discovered?

The wreck of the KALLIOPI S. was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KALLIOPI S. belong to?

The KALLIOPI S. belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KALLIOPI S. carrying?

The KALLIOPI S. was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the KALLIOPI S.?

The KALLIOPI S. had a tonnage of 5152 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALLIOPI S.?

The KALLIOPI S. is classified as a steam ship.