Kos Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kos island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 10.39 N,15 24.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.173167
  • Longitude: -15.401667
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOS ISLAND
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 139.9 m
Width 21 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 6532
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1991
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH358/350/01 29.4.91 STRANDED AND BADLY DAMAGED ON ROCKS NEAR LIGHTHOUSE AT LAS PALMAS ISLAND. REFLOATING EFFORTS ABANDONED. PROBABLY A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.284). NCA, POSN 281018N, 152400W FOR FILING ONLY. HH358/350/01 20.5.91 AGROUND ON ROCKS ALONG ENTIRE LENGTH OF VESSEL. BUNKER AND OTHER OILS DISCHARGED. WK LIKELY TO REMAIN A LONG TIME AS SALVAGE COST PROHIBITIVE. (LLOYDS VOL.284). SEP 2016/000040555 15.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON ES506100 [ED4.0, DTD 3.2.16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1969 BY BREMER VULKAN AG SCHIFFBAU UND MASCHINENFABRIK, BREMEN-VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RIANO NAVIGATION CO LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM CONAKRY FOR ANTWERP. HAD STEERING DIFFICULTIES DUE STRONG WIND, HIGH SWELL AND BALLAST CONDITIONS, STRUCK REEF AND GROUNDED WHILE LEAVING HARBOUR AFTER BUNKERING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KOS ISLAND wreck located?

The KOS ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 28 10.39 N,15 24.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KOS ISLAND?

The seabed around the KOS ISLAND lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the KOS ISLAND sink?

The KOS ISLAND sank on Mar 30, 1991.

When was the wreck of the KOS ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the KOS ISLAND was discovered in 1991.

What country did the KOS ISLAND belong to?

The KOS ISLAND belonged to CY.

What cargo was the KOS ISLAND carrying?

The KOS ISLAND was carrying ballast,grain.

What was the tonnage of the KOS ISLAND?

The KOS ISLAND had a tonnage of 6532 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOS ISLAND?

The KOS ISLAND is classified as a carrier.

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