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.

The wreck of the KAFFIR was discovered in 1974.

The KAFFIR had a tonnage of 98 tons.

The KAFFIR is classified as a steam ship.

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
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.
Last Amended Date	Oct 30, 2000

STRANDED AFTER BEING TAKEN FROM AYR HARBOUR BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS.

UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO, BRIDGE AND MAST INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 28.399 N,4 38.239 W

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