Kakas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kakas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 54 N,126 47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.900000
  • Longitude: 126.783333
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAKAS
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 106.4 m
Width 16.4 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 3716
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5184/80 30.12.87 CAPSIZED IN 304500N, 1265500E APPROX. (LL, 3.12.87). SANK IN 305400N, 1264700E APPROX. OIL SLICK AND LOGS SIGHTED. (LL, 2.12.87). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978 BY KURUSHIMA DOCK CO LTD, ONISHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SARUNTA WAYA RAYA LINES. PASSAGE SARAWAK FOR BUSAN. CARGO STORAGE COLLAPSED AND HOLDS FLOODED DURING VERY HEAVY SEAS. CAPSIZED AND SANK 200M E OF KUSAGAKI ISLANDS. 2 OF 20 CREW WERE LOST. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the KAKAS wreck located?

The KAKAS wreck is located at coordinates 30 54 N,126 47 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAKAS?

The seabed around the KAKAS lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the KAKAS sink?

The KAKAS sank on Nov 28, 1987.

When was the wreck of the KAKAS discovered?

The wreck of the KAKAS was discovered in 1987.

What country did the KAKAS belong to?

The KAKAS belonged to ID.

What cargo was the KAKAS carrying?

The KAKAS was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,timber.

What was the tonnage of the KAKAS?

The KAKAS had a tonnage of 3716 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAKAS?

The KAKAS is classified as a motor vessel.

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