Kemal Ka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Kemal ka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
44 37.04 N,12 22.99 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.617333
  • Longitude: 12.383167
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name KEMAL KA
Type tanker
Flag TR
Length 63.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 792
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH370/570/02 1.6.94 ST IN 444100N, 122500E APPROX, OR 252DEGS, 7M SE OF PORTO GARIBALDI. (LLOYDS VOL.296). NCA YET. HH370/570/02 3.6.94 POSN NOW 443700N, 122300E PA. COMPRESSED AIR PUMPED INTO CARGO TANKS & WRECK HAS BEEN PARTIALLY REFLOATED/ANCHORED. (LLOYDS VOL.296). NCA YET. 11.1.95 BROKEN UP AT RAVENNA. (LLOYD'S MONTHLY TOTAL LOSSES 12/94). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 1999

Circumstances of loss

27.5.94 VESSEL, BUILT 1964 BY D.W.KREMER SOHN, G.M.B.H. & CO., ELMSHORN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANS KA TANKERS MANAGEMENT CO. EXPLODED & SANK AT ANCHOR AFTER DELIVERING CARGO OF MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL. CREW SURVIVED. NO APPARENT ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. THREE-QUARTERS SUBMERGED WITH BOW ABOVE WATER. PARTIALLY REFLOATED 27.5.94. SUBSEQUENTLY BROKEN UP AT RAVENNA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KEMAL KA wreck located?

The KEMAL KA wreck is located at coordinates 44 37.04 N,12 22.99 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KEMAL KA?

The seabed around the KEMAL KA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the KEMAL KA sink?

The KEMAL KA sank on May 27, 1994.

When was the wreck of the KEMAL KA discovered?

The wreck of the KEMAL KA was discovered in 1994.

What country did the KEMAL KA belong to?

The KEMAL KA belonged to TR.

What was the tonnage of the KEMAL KA?

The KEMAL KA had a tonnage of 792 tons.

What type of wreck is the KEMAL KA?

The KEMAL KA is classified as a tanker.