Kallipateira Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Kallipateira Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 7.883 N,15 25.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.131383
  • Longitude: -15.425000
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALLIPATEIRA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 105 m
Width 14 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 2348
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1968
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4504/61 19.3.69 H4504/61 19.3.69 DRIVEN ASHORE AT ALCARAVANERAS BEACH, LAS PALMAS. (LL NOV'68) NCA YET, POSN 280700N, 152500W FOR FILING ONLY. H4504/61 27.11.70 H4504/61 27.11.70 ST SHOWN IN 280753N, 152530W, OR 222DEGS, 1.35C FROM F.R LT ON SE CORNER OF MUELLE DEL ARSENAL, ON SPANISH 5080 [1970 EDN]. BR STD. H3212/71 12.5.71 H3212/71 12.5.71 WK HAS BEEN REFLOATED. (CADIZ NM 307/71) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1937 BY HELSINGORS JERNSK & MSK, ELSINORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRIPAT CIA. NAV., SA. ON PASSAGE CONSTANZA TO PORT SUDAN. DRIVEN ASHORE AT ALCARAVANERAS BEACH DURING A GALE WHILE LAID UP AWAITING ENGINE REPAIRS AT LAS PALMAS. BADLY HOLED ON ROCKS, DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. VESSEL WAS REMOVED JAN 1971 & TOWED TO BURRIANA FOR DEMOLITION. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the KALLIPATEIRA wreck located?

The KALLIPATEIRA wreck is located at coordinates 28 7.883 N,15 25.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KALLIPATEIRA?

The seabed around the KALLIPATEIRA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the KALLIPATEIRA sink?

The KALLIPATEIRA sank on Nov 24, 1968.

When was the wreck of the KALLIPATEIRA discovered?

The wreck of the KALLIPATEIRA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the KALLIPATEIRA belong to?

The KALLIPATEIRA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KALLIPATEIRA carrying?

The KALLIPATEIRA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KALLIPATEIRA?

The KALLIPATEIRA had a tonnage of 2348 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALLIPATEIRA?

The KALLIPATEIRA is classified as a motor vessel.

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