Kontiki Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kontiki Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.95 N,4 13.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.499167
  • Longitude: 4.232000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONTIKI
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 1400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.7.78 15.7.78 SANK NEAR MOLENPLAAT SHOAL, OOSTERSCHELDE. (LL 13.7.78). POSN 513000N, 041400E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

13.7.78 PASSAGE FOR BERGEN-OP-ZOOM. HIGH WAVES FILLED THE HOLD, VESSEL SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. ONE CREW MEMBER INJURED. (LL 13.7.78)

General Comments

INSHORE WATERWAY VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the KONTIKI wreck located?

The KONTIKI wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.95 N,4 13.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KONTIKI?

The seabed around the KONTIKI lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the KONTIKI sink?

The KONTIKI sank on Jun 23, 1978.

When was the wreck of the KONTIKI discovered?

The wreck of the KONTIKI was discovered in 1978.

What country did the KONTIKI belong to?

The KONTIKI belonged to NL.

What cargo was the KONTIKI carrying?

The KONTIKI was carrying general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the KONTIKI?

The KONTIKI had a tonnage of 1400 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONTIKI?

The KONTIKI is classified as a motor vessel.

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