Kemal Kefeli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kemal kefeli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 2.035 N,29 0.682 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.033917
  • Longitude: 29.011367
Wreck Depth 17.1 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KEMAL KEFELI
Type motor vessel
Flag TR
Length 77 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 1491
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2209/66 8.6.79 WK 5MTRS IN 410205N, 290043E [EUR]. MARKED BY W LT CARD BUOY, QG, CLOSE N. (ISTANBUL NMS 124 & 130/79). - NM 1445/79. H2209/66 9.7.79 RADAR REFLECTOR INSTALLED ON BUOY. (ISTANBUL NM 138/79). NCA. H2209/66 3.1.80 BUOY NOW E CARD, VQ(3)5S.3M, LAID CLOSE E. (ISTANBUL NM 310/79). - NM 136/80. H2556/80 28.8.80 MASTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. LEAST DEPTH NOW 15MTRS. (ISTANBUL NM 213/80). - NM 1947/80. H2556/80 22.5.81 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (ISTANBUL NM 52/81). - NM 1221/81. HH388/350/01 18.4.89 POSN GIVEN AS 410206N, 290042E. (ISTANBUL NM 73/89). NCA. HH394/410/01 23.9.93 LEAST DEPTH NOW 17.1MTRS. (TURKISH NM 3137/93). - NM 3137/93. 24.1.12 SEP 2012/000017006 24.1.12 WAS NOT LOCATED 19.1.12 WITH DRAFT 17.15MTRS AND UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE 11.4MTRS. TURKISH PILOT CONFIRMS WK IS INCORRECT. (MV NAUTILUS, HN DTD 21.1.12). SHOWN ON TR52921B [EDN 2.3]. PENDING CLARIFICATION, NCA. 27.3.12 LATEST M/B SURVEY IN 2012 CHECKED AGAIN. THERE IS A WK AT THIS POSN. (LT CDR B GURSES, TURKISH HO, EMAIL DTD 26.3.12, VIA RT). NCA. 29.5.13 [WGD] POSN: 4102.035N, 2900.682E.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1975 BY SEDEF GEMI ENDUSTRISI A.S., GEBZE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISILIDENIZ GEMICILIK LTD., SIRKETI. PASSAGE INEBOLU FOR ISKENDERUN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH ROMANIAN M ORE CARRIER CARPATI OFF BESIKTAS, BOSPHORUS. 7 OF 17 MAN CREW LOST. (LL, MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KEMAL KEFELI wreck located?

The KEMAL KEFELI wreck is located at coordinates 41 2.035 N,29 0.682 E.

How deep is the KEMAL KEFELI and where exactly is it located?

The KEMAL KEFELI lies at a depth of about 17.1 meters and is located at coordinates 41 2.035 N,29 0.682 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KEMAL KEFELI?

The seabed around the KEMAL KEFELI lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the KEMAL KEFELI sink?

The KEMAL KEFELI sank on Apr 21, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KEMAL KEFELI discovered?

The wreck of the KEMAL KEFELI was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KEMAL KEFELI belong to?

The KEMAL KEFELI belonged to TR.

What cargo was the KEMAL KEFELI carrying?

The KEMAL KEFELI was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the KEMAL KEFELI?

The KEMAL KEFELI had a tonnage of 1491 tons.

What type of wreck is the KEMAL KEFELI?

The KEMAL KEFELI is classified as a motor vessel.

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