Kaptanoglu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kaptanoglu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 43.94 N,32 19.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.732333
  • Longitude: 32.333000
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KAPTANOGLU
Type motor vessel
Flag TR
Length 84.1 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1595
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4932/87 12.11.87 H4932/87 12.11.87 GROUNDED AT KATIRYUZU. (LL 268). STILL IN SAME POSN. NO SALVAGE YET ATTEMPTED. (LL 270). NCA. POSN 414400N, 322000E FOR FILING ONLY. H4932/87 2.3.88 H4932/87 2.3.88 LEFT
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 0271

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978 BY MARMARA TERANESI, YARIMCA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KAZIM KAPTANOGLU VE ORTAKLARI KOLLEKTIF SIRKETI. RAN AGROUND AT KATIRYUZU WHILE ON PASSAGE AMASRA FOR BARTIN AND SANK LATER SAME DAY. (MSD).

General Comments

AS LIES

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FAQ

Where is the KAPTANOGLU wreck located?

The KAPTANOGLU wreck is located at coordinates 41 43.94 N,32 19.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAPTANOGLU?

The seabed around the KAPTANOGLU lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the KAPTANOGLU sink?

The KAPTANOGLU sank on Apr 23, 1987.

When was the wreck of the KAPTANOGLU discovered?

The wreck of the KAPTANOGLU was discovered in 1987.

What country did the KAPTANOGLU belong to?

The KAPTANOGLU belonged to TR.

What cargo was the KAPTANOGLU carrying?

The KAPTANOGLU was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the KAPTANOGLU?

The KAPTANOGLU had a tonnage of 1595 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAPTANOGLU?

The KAPTANOGLU is classified as a motor vessel.

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