Kalibia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kalibia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 31.789 N,5 29.509 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.529817
  • Longitude: -5.491817
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALIBIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 130
Sonar Width 20.5
Shadow Height 18
Orientation 25
Tonnage 4930
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 29 MILES SW OF THE LIZARD. (WW1SL & DODS). SINKING POSN APPROX 493000N, 054000W. (AP REPORT, DOCKET M016351). SINKING POSN APPROX 493100N, 053300W. (BOT 80980 & M016380). NCA. H6501/87 8.3.89 H6501/87 8.3.89 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK LOCATED IN 493145N, 052927W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). [NO DETAILS YET RECEIVED - AWAIT FURTHER]. HH090/430/01 12.7.89 HH090/430/01 12.7.89 LARGE, PARTIALLY BROKEN WK EXAM'D 12.11.88 IN 493145N, 052927W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79 IN GEN DEPTH 97MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 17.5MTRS, SHADOW HT 11.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 18.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 130MTRS, BEAM 20.5MTRS. LIES 025/205DEGS WITH BOW N. HAS THREE HIGH POINTS - THE HIGHEST A MAST-LIKE PROJECTION AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). CHART AS WK 79MTRS. - NM 2234/89. HH100/351/18 14.8.02 HH100/351/18 14.8.02 STEEL MAST STANDING 14MTRS FROM A POINT ON THE TOP OF THE HULL (MR TUCK, TELECON 12.8.02). NCA

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY SCOTT & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDE SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE NORFORK FOR BORDEAUX. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. 25 LIVES LOST. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & DODS).

General Comments

LARGE, PARTIALLY BROKEN WK, MAST STANDS MIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.789 N,5 29.509 W.

How deep is the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.789 N,5 29.509 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY)?

The KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4930 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALIBIA (POSSIBLY)?

The KALIBIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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