Calafatis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Calafatis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40 N,13 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.666667
  • Longitude: -13.666667
Water Depth 2600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALAFATIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 109.7 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4443
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 562700N, 134000W. 4.8.87 4.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554000N, 143500W. (WW2SL & DODS).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY URAGA DOCK CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE EXECUTORS OF THE LATE C D CALAFATIS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 378NHP. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN N ATLANTIC. (DODS & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the CALAFATIS wreck located?

The CALAFATIS wreck is located at coordinates 55 40 N,13 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALAFATIS?

The seabed around the CALAFATIS lies at approximately 2600 meters deep.

When did the CALAFATIS sink?

The CALAFATIS sank on Feb 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CALAFATIS discovered?

The wreck of the CALAFATIS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CALAFATIS belong to?

The CALAFATIS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the CALAFATIS?

The CALAFATIS had a tonnage of 4443 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALAFATIS?

The CALAFATIS is classified as a steam ship.

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