Kalais Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kalais Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 9.281 N,15 24.038 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.154683
  • Longitude: -15.400633
Wreck Depth 16.7 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALAIS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 108.8 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2534
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1979
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2011

Surveying Details

H2208/76 21.1.80 DW IN 280913.2N, 152356.4W, MARKED BY CAN LT BUOY, FL.2S CLOSE E. (CADIZ NM'S 50/1566 & 51/1598/79). - NM 302/80. H2208/76 1.12.81 AMEND TO WK 9.6MTRS [5FMS 1FT] & DELETE BUOY. (CADIZ NM 1339/81). - NM 2976/81. H2208/76 13.5.83 REPD TO LIE 27DEGS, 1.88M FROM HEAD LT. (MV 'LONDON SPIRIT', HN DTD 10.4.83). NCA. 22.2.84 WK 9.6MTRS SHOWN IN 280913N, 152356W [PLN] ON SPANISH 5081 [1981 EDN]. NC 1856. 31.10.06 SHOWN IN 2809.298N, 1524.028W [WGD] ON SPANISH 6100 [INT 1928] [2ND EDN JUN'06, LARGEST SCALE]. NE 1856. SEP 2011/000014352 25.1.11 SHOWN AS WK 16.7MTRS IN 2809.281N, 1524.038W [WGD] ON SPANISH 6100 [EDN 3 DTD 9.2010].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1949 BY SMITH'S DOCK COMPANY, MIDDLESBROUGH PASSAGE ALCANAR, SPAIN FOR WARRI, NIGERIA HAVING BEEN SOLD FOR SCRAP. RAN AGROUND OFF CAPE BOJADOR, W SAHARA. REFLOATED 11HRS LATER, TOWED BY TUG WOTAN TO LAS PALMAS & DECLARED A CTL DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGE SUSTAINED. REMAINED ANCHORED AT LAS PALMAS UNTIL EVENTUALLY SINKING OUTSIDE REINA SOFIA MOLE. (MSD & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KALAIS wreck located?

The KALAIS wreck is located at coordinates 28 9.281 N,15 24.038 W.

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

The KALAIS lies at a depth of about 16.7 meters and is located at coordinates 28 9.281 N,15 24.038 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KALAIS?

The seabed around the KALAIS lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the KALAIS sink?

The KALAIS sank on Dec 1, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KALAIS discovered?

The wreck of the KALAIS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KALAIS belong to?

The KALAIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KALAIS carrying?

The KALAIS was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the KALAIS?

The KALAIS had a tonnage of 2534 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALAIS?

The KALAIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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