Kabalo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kabalo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 0 N,31 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.000000
  • Longitude: -31.333333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KABALO
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WK IN 320000N, 312000W. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS OF WW1). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY CAMMELL LAIRD & CO, BIRKENHEAD, WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 490NHP. LAID DOWN AS WAR MYRTLE. EX- CALEDONIER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE.MARITIME BELGE (LLOYD ROYAL). PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR TAKORADI. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE CAPPELLINI. ONE CREW LOST. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS OF WW1, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the KABALO wreck located?

The KABALO wreck is located at coordinates 32 0 N,31 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KABALO?

The seabed around the KABALO lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the KABALO sink?

The KABALO sank on Oct 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KABALO discovered?

The wreck of the KABALO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KABALO belong to?

The KABALO belonged to BE.

What cargo was the KABALO carrying?

The KABALO was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the KABALO?

The KABALO had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the KABALO?

The KABALO is classified as a steam ship.

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