Kaptan Yusuf Kalkavan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Kaptan yusuf kalkavan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 51.5 N,32 30.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.858333
  • Longitude: 32.508333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN
Type bulk carrier
Flag TR
Length 159.1 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 11198
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1986
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2777/69 2.4.86 WK AGROUND ON SW PART OF ARAB SHOAL, 3M FROM ENTRANCE TO KAMARAN BAY. (LL 263). H2777/69 23.5.86 REFLOATED. (LL 264). H2777/69 20.2.87 BEACHED BY TUG W SIDE SUEZ BAY, HAVING PREVIOUSLY BEEN AT ANCHOR IN SUEZ OUTER ANCHORAGE IN 295109N, 323148E. (LL 266). POSN 295130N, 323030E FOR FILING ONLY. SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION IN MARCH 1987. EVENTUALLY TOWED TO GADANI BEACH FOR DEMOLITION. (MSD).
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YUSUF KALKAVAN OGULLARI DENIZCILIK YATIRIM SANAYII VE TICARET, AS. PASSAGE JUBAIL FOR PORTO MARGHERA. GROUNDED WHILE ENTERING KAMARAN BAY TO CARRY OUT REPAIRS. BEGAN TAKING WATER INTO HOLDS 1 & 2 WHILE AT ANCHOR, SUEZ BAY. BEACHED AT GADANI BEACH TO PREVENT SINKING, AT REQUEST OF MASTER. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 51.5 N,32 30.5 E
Kaptan Yusuf Kalkavan on Wreck Map Kaptan Yusuf Kalkavan Wreck on Google Map

More Bulk Carrier Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN wreck located?

The KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN wreck is located at coordinates 29 51.5 N,32 30.5 E.

When did the KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN sink?

The KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN sank on Dec 11, 1986.

When was the wreck of the KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN discovered?

The wreck of the KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN belong to?

The KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN belonged to TR.

What cargo was the KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN carrying?

The KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN?

The KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN had a tonnage of 11198 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN?

The KAPTAN YUSUF KALKAVAN is classified as a bulk carrier.

Back to Wrecks