Kilkis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kilkis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.008 N,1 2.099 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.683467
  • Longitude: -1.034983
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILKIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 111.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 4302
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6391/19 INS AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1191, 1192. H3752/26 AMENDED TO NDW (1918) (PA). BA 1191, 1192. 19.11.74 INS AS WK USC PA 15.0MTRS. NC 2567. H1270/75 DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. BR STD. H6331/87 17.1.89 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (LAND & MARINE, HI414B). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP2017/000002822 28.4.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). RETAIN DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY THE SUNDERLAND SHIP BUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BISTIS T & HADZIKYRIAKOS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 353NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY N E MARINE ENGINE CO OF SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE ALMERIA FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TORPEDOED BY UC 70. (SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.008 N,1 2.099 W.

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

The seabed around the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 24, 1918.

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

The wreck of the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the KILKIS (POSSIBLY)?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4302 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILKIS (POSSIBLY)?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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