Kumanovo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kumanovo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 59.92 N,7 30.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.998667
  • Longitude: -7.501500
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUMANOVO
Type bulk carrier
Length 199.9 m
Width 27.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 23072
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6314/87 1.2.89 COLLISION TOOK PLACE ABOUT 130M OFF CASABLACA AND 100M W OF GIBRALTAR. (LLOYDS VOL.275). GIVES POSN 360000N, 073000W APPROX. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, WAS DAMAGED IN A COLLISION WITH MOROCCAN M CHEM TANKER 'MASSIRA' WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM PHILADELPHIA TO YUGOSLAVIA. SANK LATER WHILE BEING TOWED TO GIBRALTAR BY MOROCCAN TUG 'AL HAFID'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 59.92 N,7 30.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the KUMANOVO wreck located?

The KUMANOVO wreck is located at coordinates 35 59.92 N,7 30.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KUMANOVO?

The seabed around the KUMANOVO lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the KUMANOVO sink?

The KUMANOVO sank on Jan 6, 1989.

When was the wreck of the KUMANOVO discovered?

The wreck of the KUMANOVO was discovered in 1989.

What cargo was the KUMANOVO carrying?

The KUMANOVO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KUMANOVO?

The KUMANOVO had a tonnage of 23072 tons.

What type of wreck is the KUMANOVO?

The KUMANOVO is classified as a bulk carrier.

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