Kavak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kavak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0 N,19 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.000000
  • Longitude: -19.500000
Water Depth 1400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAVAK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2782
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550000N, 193000W. 10.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 1400MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 19129 BY A MACMILLAND & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOSS, HUTCHINSON LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 418NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-101 WHILST IN CONVOY. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the KAVAK wreck located?

The KAVAK wreck is located at coordinates 55 0 N,19 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAVAK?

The seabed around the KAVAK lies at approximately 1400 meters deep.

When did the KAVAK sink?

The KAVAK sank on Dec 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KAVAK discovered?

The wreck of the KAVAK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KAVAK belong to?

The KAVAK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KAVAK?

The KAVAK had a tonnage of 2782 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAVAK?

The KAVAK is classified as a steam ship.

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