Where is the KAPODISTRIAS wreck located?

The KAPODISTRIAS wreck is located at coordinates 34 2.56 S,25 41.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAPODISTRIAS?

The seabed around the KAPODISTRIAS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

The KAPODISTRIAS sank on Jul 29, 1985.

The wreck of the KAPODISTRIAS was discovered in 1985.

The KAPODISTRIAS belonged to PA.

The KAPODISTRIAS was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

The KAPODISTRIAS had a tonnage of 16466 tons.

The KAPODISTRIAS is classified as a bulk carrier.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kapodistrias Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	34 2.56 S,25 41.97 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -34.042667 Longitude: 25.699500
Water Depth	6 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	KAPODISTRIAS
Type	bulk carrier
Flag	PA
Length	180.7 m
Width	23.2 m
Draught	10.7
Orientation	22
Tonnage	16466
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jul 29, 1985
Original Detection Year	1985
Last Detection Year	1986
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H3086/72 6.9.85 H3086/72 6.9.85 GROUNDED ON THUNDERBOLT ROCK, CAPE RECIFE. ABANDONED AFTER UNSUCCESSFUL SALVAGE ATTEMPT. (LL, 30 & 31.7.85, 1, 13 & 15.8.85). NCA YET. H3086/72 7.10.85 H3086/72 7.10.85 TO BE PERMANENTLY LEFT 'AS LYING'. SOME INTEREST IN SALVAGING CARGO OF ZIRCON AND RUTILE SAND. (LL, 18.9.85). NCA YET. H3086/72 7.1.86 H3086/72 7.1.86 STRANDED IN 340230S, 254200E. (SAN NM 108/85). - NM 280/86.
Last Amended Date	Dec 20, 2006

BUILT IN 1972. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA NAVIERA KANARIS SA. PASSAGE PORT ELIZABETH FOR CANADA. RAN AGROUND. (MSD).

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