Kurdistan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kurdistan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 34.097 N,12 30.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.568283
  • Longitude: 12.515833
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KURDISTAN
Type collier
Flag GB
Tonnage 3720
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 27M ESE OF PANTELLERIA, 363410N, 123100E APPROX. (WW1SL). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 364000N, 123800E. (LLWW1). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM BLYTHE FOR ALEXIANDRIA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-BOAT 27M ESE OF PANTELLERIA. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the KURDISTAN wreck located?

The KURDISTAN wreck is located at coordinates 36 34.097 N,12 30.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KURDISTAN?

The seabed around the KURDISTAN lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the KURDISTAN sink?

The KURDISTAN sank on Sep 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KURDISTAN discovered?

The wreck of the KURDISTAN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KURDISTAN belong to?

The KURDISTAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KURDISTAN carrying?

The KURDISTAN was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the KURDISTAN?

The KURDISTAN had a tonnage of 3720 tons.

What type of wreck is the KURDISTAN?

The KURDISTAN is classified as a collier.

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