Captain Antonios K. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Captain antonios k. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 50 N,7 53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.833333
  • Longitude: 7.883333
Water Depth 2633 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K.
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 4600
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1954
Original Detection Year 1954
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.3.72 SANK IN 375000N, 075300E APPROX. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WW1). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2002

Circumstances of loss

27.8.1919 VESSEL, BUILT BY RUSSELL & CO., GLASGOW & LAUNCHED ON 27.8.1919 AS 'KASTALIA', RE-NAMED 1936 AS 'TUSKAR ROCK, 1937 AS 'ARMATHIA', COMMISSIONED AS 'WAR CARACUL' & IN 1952 SHE WAS RENAMED 'CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K'. WHILST ON PASSAGE FROM NEWPORT TO TARANTO SHE SPRANG A LEAK & SANK OFF CAPE CARBON. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WW1, P90).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 50 N,7 53 E
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FAQ

Where is the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. wreck located?

The CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. wreck is located at coordinates 37 50 N,7 53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K.?

The seabed around the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. lies at approximately 2633 meters deep.

When did the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. sink?

The CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. sank on Mar 1, 1954.

When was the wreck of the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. discovered?

The wreck of the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. was discovered in 1954.

What country did the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. belong to?

The CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. carrying?

The CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K.?

The CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. had a tonnage of 4600 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K.?

The CAPTAIN ANTONIOS K. is classified as a carrier.