Kai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 59 N,10 58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.983333
  • Longitude: 10.966667
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KAI
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 79.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1746
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1941
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 8.3.72 8.3.72 DANISH SS KAI SUNK 11.7.40 IN 545900N, 105800E. WK UNTOUCHED OR CONDITION UNKNOWN. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO. 459058). NCA. 19.4.07 19.4.07 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 142 [INT 1368] [JUL 2006 EDN, ADOPTION]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921 BY KJOBENHAVNS FLYDEDOK & SKIBSVAERFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S MYREN. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR AARHUS. MINED WHILST UNDER CONTROL OF THE GERMANS. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the KAI wreck located?

The KAI wreck is located at coordinates 54 59 N,10 58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAI?

The seabed around the KAI lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the KAI sink?

The KAI sank on Dec 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KAI discovered?

The wreck of the KAI was discovered in 1972.

What country did the KAI belong to?

The KAI belonged to DK.

What cargo was the KAI carrying?

The KAI was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KAI?

The KAI had a tonnage of 1746 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAI?

The KAI is classified as a steam ship.

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