Kiowa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kiowa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 0.9 N,125 30.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.015000
  • Longitude: 125.501667
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name KIOWA
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 992
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.2.94 SANK OFF LUMBUCAN PIER, BUTUAN, MINDANAO ISLAND, IN 090054N, 1253006E APPROX. (MTL, JAN '94). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-TAKASUGAWA MARU NO.5 '76. BUILT IN 1963 BY K K TAIHEI KOGYO, AKITSU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOADSTAR SHIPPING CO LTD. CAPSIZED AND SANK DURING TYPHOON 'NELL'. TWO CREW LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KIOWA wreck located?

The KIOWA wreck is located at coordinates 9 0.9 N,125 30.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIOWA?

The seabed around the KIOWA lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the KIOWA sink?

The KIOWA sank on Dec 27, 1993.

When was the wreck of the KIOWA discovered?

The wreck of the KIOWA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the KIOWA belong to?

The KIOWA belonged to PH.

What cargo was the KIOWA carrying?

The KIOWA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KIOWA?

The KIOWA had a tonnage of 992 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIOWA?

The KIOWA is classified as a motor vessel.

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