Chyko Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Chyko Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 54 S,39 31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.900000
  • Longitude: 39.516667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHYKO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 58.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1925
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2003

Surveying Details

H2626/25 H2626/25 'CHYKO', FORMERLY 'IPU' WENT ASHORE S OF MOMBASA IN FEB 1925. EXPECTED TOTAL WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA, POSN 040500S, 394000E FOR FILING ONLY. 7.7.03 7.7.03 STRUCK FUNGU MIZA REEF, 20M S OF DAR ES SALAAM [NOT MOMBASA AS STATED ABOVE], AND WAS BEACHED AT RAS KUTANI IN 0654.00S, 3931.00E. VESSEL WAS DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS & WAS STRIPPED. IT WAS STILL REPORTED AS VISIBLE IN FEB 2003. COMFIRMATION OF ITS EXISTANCE HAS BEEN REQUESTED FROM CONTACT IN AREA. (KEVIN PATIENCE TELECON 4.7.03). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905. STRUCK FUNGU MIZA REEF, 20M S OF DAR ES SALAAM, AND WAS BEACHED AT RAS KUTANI. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS & WAS STRIPPED. IT WAS STILL REPORTED AS VISIBLE IN FEB 2003. (K PATIENCE).

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FAQ

Where is the CHYKO wreck located?

The CHYKO wreck is located at coordinates 6 54 S,39 31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHYKO?

The seabed around the CHYKO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CHYKO sink?

The CHYKO sank on Feb 2, 1925.

When was the wreck of the CHYKO discovered?

The wreck of the CHYKO was discovered in 1925.

What country did the CHYKO belong to?

The CHYKO belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CHYKO?

The CHYKO is classified as a steam ship.

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