Kazim Kaptanoglu (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kazim kaptanoglu (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
39 18.781 N,26 27.033 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.313017
  • Longitude: 26.450550
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag TR
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.5.74 SANK 200MTRS FROM PANAPA INLET, TEKMAKI ISLANDS. GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.216). NCA, POSN 391848N, 262800E FOR FILING ONLY. 16.6.00 DWPA SHOWN IN 3918.85N, 2627.050E [EUR] ON GREEK 3322 [FEB 2000 EDN]. - NM 2890/00. 4.6.13 SHOWN IN 3918.781N, 2627.033E [WGD] ON GR4APP01 [EDN 1.16].
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2020

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A REEF IN FOG AND SANK NEAR THE ISLAND OF PANAYA, N OF LESVOS ISLAND. PASSAGE IZMIR FOR ISTANBUL. 2 CREW DROWNED. (LLOYDS VOL. 216).

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FAQ

Where is the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 39 18.781 N,26 27.033 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 27, 1974.

When was the wreck of the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) belonged to TR.

What cargo was the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY)?

The KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY)?

The KAZIM KAPTANOGLU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.