Kaliope (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kaliope (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 24.75 N,70 1.142 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.412500
  • Longitude: -70.019033
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALIOPE (PART OF)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 114.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 4706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2844/79 30.11.79 ON BREAKWATER AT PUERTO DE HAINA, ABOUT 200MTRS FROM SHORE. HULL PUNCTURED. (LL 3, 5.9.79; CARIBBEAN SHIPPING JOURNAL OCT '79). POSN 182500N, 700024W, APPROX. NCA. H3175/80 3.7.80 AGROUND OUTSIDE HARBOUR ENTRANCE. NO SALVAGE PLANS ANTICIPATED AT PRESENT. APPEARS UPRIGHT, AND RELATIVELY UNDAMAGED, IN 182454N, 700024W APPROX. (MV ASTRONOMER, HN 1.5.80 & PHOTOS). HBR AUTHORITY NEGOTIATING WITH OWNERS FOR REMOVAL. (LL 239). NCA. 11.8.80 HURRICANE ALLEN HAS BROKEN VESSEL IN TWO, MAKING SALVAGE DIFFICULT. (LL 11.8.80). H3175/80 6.10.80 VESSEL STILL UPRIGHT. MAY BE MISTAKEN FOR A VESSEL WITHIN THE HARBOUR DUE TO LOW W BREAKWATER. LYING NE/SW. (MV ADVISER, HN 27.7.80). H3175/80 19.6.84 H3175/80 19.6.84 INS STF IN 182454N, 700024W APPROX ON 471 [PUERTO DE HAINA]. - NM BLOCK 2262/84. 20.7.87 WK OF MV KALIOPE, OR REMAINS OF BREAKWATER, STRUCK BY MV PUERTO PLATA ON 17.7.87. (LL 20.7.87). 24.5.91 NOW CHARTED AS STF, LYING NE/SW IN 182445N, 700108.5W [WGD]. SEE ALSO 131700285. HH676/803/01 18.12.92 WK CHARTED SW OF SOUTHERN B'WATER [PRESUMABLY THIS WK] LIES APPROX 100MTRS FURTHER TO THE SW. (SHIPPING REPORT, 7.12.92). 24.5.91 SHOWN AS STF IN 182445N, 700108.5W [WGD] ON NC 471 [PUERTO DE HAINA].
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY USUKI TEKKOSHO, SAIKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AQUARIUS ENTERPRISES CORP. BROKE MOORINGS DURING HURRICANE 'DAVID' AND WAS DRIVEN ONTO BREAKWATER AFTER COLLIDING WITH LPG TANKER CARIBE I. ENGINE ROOM AND HOLDS QUICKLY FLOODED. ABANDONED AS CTL AND SOLD FOR SCRAPPING. BREAKING UP OPERATIONS WERE HINDERED WHEN SHE BROKE IN TWO DURING HURRCANE 'ALLEN' IN 1980. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KALIOPE (PART OF) wreck located?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 18 24.75 N,70 1.142 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KALIOPE (PART OF)?

The seabed around the KALIOPE (PART OF) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the KALIOPE (PART OF) sink?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) sank on Aug 31, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KALIOPE (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the KALIOPE (PART OF) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KALIOPE (PART OF) belong to?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KALIOPE (PART OF) carrying?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) was carrying chemicals,gas.

What was the tonnage of the KALIOPE (PART OF)?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) had a tonnage of 4706 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALIOPE (PART OF)?

The KALIOPE (PART OF) is classified as a motor vessel.

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