Kaparika Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kaparika Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 1.96 N,1 7.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.032667
  • Longitude: -1.118333
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAPARIKA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1232
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

UK Hydrographic Office wreck report for the Kaparika located at coordinates 57 1.96 N, 1 7.1 W in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland. Historical survey records show the underwater obstruction was initially reported as a dangerous wreck in 1917, amended in depth over subsequent decades, and ultimately marked as not located by multibeam sonar during a 2010 Gardline survey before being officially deleted from hydrographic charts as dead.

Surveying Details

H315/27 12.2.27 INS AS NDWPA (1917) IN 570200N, 010700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 7.2.57 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1409. 27.9.76 AMEND TO USCPA 45MTRS. NC 273. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 1155). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-TENTO, EX-WOODHORN. BUILT IN 1894 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DMPSK AKT KAP. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 140NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR SARPBORG. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UC-77. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the KAPARIKA wreck located?

The KAPARIKA wreck is located at coordinates 57 1.96 N,1 7.1 W.

How deep is the KAPARIKA and where exactly is it located?

The KAPARIKA lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 57 1.96 N,1 7.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAPARIKA?

The seabed around the KAPARIKA lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the KAPARIKA sink?

The KAPARIKA sank on May 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KAPARIKA discovered?

The wreck of the KAPARIKA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KAPARIKA belong to?

The KAPARIKA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the KAPARIKA carrying?

The KAPARIKA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KAPARIKA?

The KAPARIKA had a tonnage of 1232 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAPARIKA?

The KAPARIKA is classified as a steam ship.

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