A Akif Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
A akif Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 4 N,23 58.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.066667
  • Longitude: 23.973333
Water Depth 230 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name A AKIF
Type carrier
Flag KH
Length 104.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 3268
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 2006
Original Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.1.06 REPORTED SINKING IN 3900.21N, 2357.00E. LATER ABANDONED IN 3904.0N, 2358.4E. SANK ONE HOUR LATER. (LL 26.1.06). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-LUCKY '94. EX-ALABAMA '89. EX-GARONNA '84, EX-IRENES SKY '81, EX-ABIDJAN '77. BUILT IN 1967 BY VEB SCHFFSWERFT NEPTUN, ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROTA DENIZCILIK VE TICARERT AS, PHNOM-PENH, CAMBODIA. OIL ENGINE OF 33BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CANAKKALE FOR BUNKERING, FINAL DESTINATION CONSTANZIA. SUSTAINED MECHANICAL FAILURE IN FORCE 10 WINDS AND HEAVY SNOWFALL. TOOK LARGE LIST AND WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. TWO MEN MISSING. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the A AKIF wreck located?

The A AKIF wreck is located at coordinates 39 4 N,23 58.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the A AKIF?

The seabed around the A AKIF lies at approximately 230 meters deep.

When did the A AKIF sink?

The A AKIF sank on Jan 25, 2006.

When was the wreck of the A AKIF discovered?

The wreck of the A AKIF was discovered in 2006.

What country did the A AKIF belong to?

The A AKIF belonged to KH.

What was the tonnage of the A AKIF?

The A AKIF had a tonnage of 3268 tons.

What type of wreck is the A AKIF?

The A AKIF is classified as a carrier.

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