El Kahira Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
El kahira Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.644 N,1 54.824 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.260733
  • Longitude: -1.913733
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL KAHIRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 132
Tonnage 2034
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1922
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2002

Surveying Details

HH090/962/01 13.12.02 HH090/962/01 13.12.02 EXAM'D 19.6.02 IN 5015.644N, 0154.824W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.8 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 132/312 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INTACT, COLLAPSED. INS AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/20 21.7.03 HH100/351/20 21.7.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THE WK OF A LARGE SS OF SOME 2500GT. WELL BROKEN WITH STERN TO THE S. LIES WITH A LIST TO STBD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE LIES ON ITS SIDE AND TWO BOILERS ARE TIPPED UP ON END. THERE APPEARS TO BE ONE OR TWO MORE PARTIALLY BURIED BOILERS. CYLINDER HEAD OF LP CYLINDER APPROX 5FT IN DIAMETER. POTTERY RECOVERED FROM THE WK MARKED 'KHEDIVIAL MAIL LINE'. THIS COMPANY DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE LOST A VESSEL IN THIS AREA. (MV SKIN DEEP, VIA N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH100/351/21 8.1.03 HH100/351/21 8.1.03 IDENTITY IS 'EL KAHIRA'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 28.4.05 28.4.05 HAS BEEN IDENIFIED BY BUILDER'S PLATE. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY R NAPIER & SONS, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRANCO-BRITISH SS CO LTD, OLIVIER & CO LTD, MANAGERS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BUILDER. (N R CHIPCHASE). DISAPPEARED WITHOUT TRACE IN UNSEASONABLE STORMY WEATHER. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, BOWS WNW, TONNAGE BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the EL KAHIRA wreck located?

The EL KAHIRA wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.644 N,1 54.824 W.

How deep is the EL KAHIRA and where exactly is it located?

The EL KAHIRA lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.644 N,1 54.824 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EL KAHIRA?

The seabed around the EL KAHIRA lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the EL KAHIRA sink?

The EL KAHIRA sank on Jan 1, 1922.

When was the wreck of the EL KAHIRA discovered?

The wreck of the EL KAHIRA was discovered in 2002.

What country did the EL KAHIRA belong to?

The EL KAHIRA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EL KAHIRA?

The EL KAHIRA had a tonnage of 2034 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL KAHIRA?

The EL KAHIRA is classified as a steam ship.

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