Mount Kyllene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mount kyllene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 9 N,31 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.150000
  • Longitude: -31.366667
Water Depth 2050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUNT KYLLENE
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 125.6 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5313
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1938
Original Detection Year 1938
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.9.71 10.9.71 SANK IN 430900N, 312200W APPROX. (DODS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KULUKUNDIS SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 619NHP. PASSAGE AMSTERDAM FOR PANAMA CITY. ENCOUNTERED HEAVY WEATHER, THERE WAS AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION AND THE SHIP BROKE INTO TWO. BOTH PARTS REMANIED AFLOAT WITH 17 MEN ON THE FORE PART AND 14 AFT. 4 WERE DROWNED JUMPING FOR RESCUE BOATS. DISASTER OCCURRED IN 433000N, 280000W BUT THE WRECK WAS STILL AFLOAT 11 DAYS LATER IN 430900N, 312200W. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MOUNT KYLLENE wreck located?

The MOUNT KYLLENE wreck is located at coordinates 43 9 N,31 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUNT KYLLENE?

The seabed around the MOUNT KYLLENE lies at approximately 2050 meters deep.

When did the MOUNT KYLLENE sink?

The MOUNT KYLLENE sank on Apr 20, 1938.

When was the wreck of the MOUNT KYLLENE discovered?

The wreck of the MOUNT KYLLENE was discovered in 1938.

What country did the MOUNT KYLLENE belong to?

The MOUNT KYLLENE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MOUNT KYLLENE carrying?

The MOUNT KYLLENE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MOUNT KYLLENE?

The MOUNT KYLLENE had a tonnage of 5313 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUNT KYLLENE?

The MOUNT KYLLENE is classified as a steam ship.

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