Kai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.973 N,6 4.12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.516217
  • Longitude: 6.068667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAI
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 79.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1746
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1941
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers UNLIT N CARD CAN BUOY CLOSE N (NOT SHOWN ON BA 1633)
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Surveying Details

H6428/50 24.8.51 DW IN 533101N, 060401E MARKED CLOSE E BY G CON BUOY. (NETH NM 107/1357/51). BR STD. H6428/50 10.1.67 WK BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NM 253/3885/66). DELETE, BR STD. 22.10.71 POSN GIVEN AS 533101N, 060412E IN NETH WK RECORDS. 26.6.87 SHOWN IN 533101N, 060412E ON NETH 1458 [1983]. NE 3761. HH2152/87 10.7.90 UNLIT N CARDINAL CAN BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 533102.5N, 060411.5E, CLOSE N OF WK. (NETH NM 352/90). BR STD. 13.10.05 SHOWN AS DW IN 5330.973N, 0604.120E [WGD] WITHOUT BUOY ON NETH 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT 05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. 13.4.11 SHOWN WITH BUOY ON NL401458 [EDN 2.5].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921 BY KJOBERNHAVNS FLYDEDOK & SKIBSVAERFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S MYREN. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR AARHUS. MINED WHILE UNDER GERMAN CONTROL. (DOD).

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FAQ

Where is the KAI wreck located?

The KAI wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.973 N,6 4.12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAI?

The seabed around the KAI lies at approximately 2 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 1951.

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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