Kakva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kakva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 8.062 N,11 1.757 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.134367
  • Longitude: 11.029283
Wreck Depth 12.3 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KAKVA
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1943
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H3179/45 4.7.45 DW, SHOWING 2 MASTS ABOVE WATER, IN 550804N, 110201E, MARKED BY SPAR LT BUOY, FL, CLOSE E. (COPENHAGEN NM 751/43) - NM 1889/45. H3179/45 22.8.45 NOW MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(2)G. (DANISH NM) - NM 2495/45. H3179/45 20.5.48 WK, NOW WITH LEAST DEPTH 5.9MTRS [3.25FMS]. (DANISH NM 13/689/48) - NM 1048/48. H3179/45 1.11.48 LEAST DEPTH 11.7MTRS. (DANISH NM 38/1682/48) - NM 2414/48. H5950/50 30.8.50 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH CHART 142 [1950 EDN]. - NM 23/51. 9.3.72 WK DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES, LEAST DEPTH 11.7MTRS, IN 550808N, 110202E. (DANISH WRECK RECORDS). H3050/75 30.1.81 WK 11.7MTRS IN 550808N, 110150E [EUR]. (DANISH NM 167/81) BR STD. 13.8.93 SHOWN AS FOUL ON DANISH 142 [DEC'92 EDN]. SEP 2012/000189053 18.9.12 NOW WK 12.3MTRS IN 5508.062N, 1101.757E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 36/308/12). - NM 4641/12. SEP 2015/000312406 19.1.16 SHOWN AS WK 12.3MTRS IN 5522.031N, 1059.901E [WGD] ON DANISH 143 [ED 22, COR 25.12.25]. MOVE TO REVISED POSN..

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FAQ

Where is the KAKVA wreck located?

The KAKVA wreck is located at coordinates 55 8.062 N,11 1.757 E.

How deep is the KAKVA and where exactly is it located?

The KAKVA lies at a depth of about 12.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 8.062 N,11 1.757 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAKVA?

The seabed around the KAKVA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the KAKVA sink?

The KAKVA sank on Apr 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the KAKVA discovered?

The wreck of the KAKVA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the KAKVA belong to?

The KAKVA belonged to FI.

What type of wreck is the KAKVA?

The KAKVA is classified as a steam ship.

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