Kerkis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kerkis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 12.752 N,15 18.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.212533
  • Longitude: 15.315667
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name KERKIS (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 103 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2131
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4978/72 24.5.85 DW MASTS EXISTS IN 381257N, 151914E. (GENOA NM 8.2/85). BR STD. HH371/580/02 12.11.97 SHOWN IN 381249N, 151859E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 245 [1996 EDN]. [MOD] POSN: 381243.1N, 151856.9E. - NM 4486/97. HH368/211/01 19.8.99 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (ITALIAN NM 14/14.8/99). AMEND DW. BR STD. 20.11.02 [EUR] POSN: 3812.817N, 1518.983E. NC 805. 22.6.11 [WGD] POSN: 3812.752N, 1518.940E. NE 805.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1947 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POKO CIA. NAV. S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM CASABLANCA FOR TRIESTE. CAUGHT FIRE IN NO.3 HOLD, CONTAINING 230TONS OF COTTON & CHEMICAL FERTILIZER, MOSTLY PHOSPHATE, ENTERED MILAZZO HBR. TOWED OUT & BEACHED 0.5M FROM OIL REFINERY. VESSEL STILL BURNING, HOLDS FLOODED. ONE CREWMAN DIED. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KERKIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KERKIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 38 12.752 N,15 18.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KERKIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KERKIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the KERKIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KERKIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 12, 1976.

When was the wreck of the KERKIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KERKIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the KERKIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KERKIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KERKIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KERKIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying chemicals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the KERKIS (POSSIBLY)?

The KERKIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2131 tons.

What type of wreck is the KERKIS (POSSIBLY)?

The KERKIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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