Kaffir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kaffir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 28.399 N,4 38.239 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.473317
  • Longitude: -4.637317
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAFFIR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 20.1 m
Tonnage 98
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2000

Surveying Details

H1270/70 10.10.74 ST IN 552824N, 043800W APPROX. (BTDB, AYR, NM 26.9.74). NCA YET. 15.1.75 DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (SEA BREEZES, JAN 1975). H1270/70 20.5.77 WK STILL EXISTS AND IS CONSPIC, BUT DOES NOT WARRANT CHARTING BECAUSE EVENTUALLY TO BE REMOVED. (BTBD AYR & TROON, LTR 16.5.77). NCA. H1270/71 24.8.77 WK REMAINS STRANDED ON EUCHAR RK IN 552842N, 043810W. POSN BY HSA. NO PLANS YET TO REMOVE HER. AT HW BOTH MASTS, FUNNEL & SUPERSTRUCTURE ARE VISIBLE. AT LWS SHE DRIES COMPLETELY. (HMS HECLA, 10.8.77). INS AS ST. BR STD. 9.11.82 SITS UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO. BRIDGE & MAST STILL INTACT. CARGO STILL IN HOLD. MAST SHOWS AT HW. (BSAC WK REGISTER). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AFTER BEING TAKEN FROM AYR HARBOUR BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO, BRIDGE AND MAST INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the KAFFIR wreck located?

The KAFFIR wreck is located at coordinates 55 28.399 N,4 38.239 W.

When did the KAFFIR sink?

The KAFFIR sank on Sep 23, 1974.

When was the wreck of the KAFFIR discovered?

The wreck of the KAFFIR was discovered in 1974.

What country did the KAFFIR belong to?

The KAFFIR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KAFFIR carrying?

The KAFFIR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KAFFIR?

The KAFFIR had a tonnage of 98 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAFFIR?

The KAFFIR is classified as a steam ship.

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