Kalo (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kalo (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 51.85 N,0 12.468 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.864167
  • Longitude: 0.207800
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALO (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 64.3
Sonar Width 16.9
Shadow Height 6.47
Orientation 139
Tonnage 1957
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 012.0,,,247.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 13.6.18 REPORTED LOST IN 534900N, 001000E. (SIO GRIMSBY ID REPORT). 19.6.18 REPORTED LOST 534800N, 001000E. (LETTER FROM TH PILOT). M29938 & MO11381 21.6.18 TORPEDOED POSNS GIVEN AS 534800N, 001000E; 534900N, 001000E: 535100N, 001000E & 535100N, 000900E. (BOT). M021160 25.6.18 REPORTED TO BE IN 535100N, 000900E BY ARMED TRAWLER WHO TOOK SHIP IN TOW. (VAEC). H4368/18 31.7.18 WRECK REPORTED IN 15FMS IN 535100N, 001000E. (VAEC). SUNK 18M S BY E 1/2 E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (BMVS). 10.4.24 AMEND TO DW. NE 1190. H01624/44 14.6.44 POSN 535156N, 001228E. KNOWN TO HAVE AT LEAST 58 FT OF WATER OVER IT AND PRESUMED TO BE THE KALO. (CAPTAIN M/S HUMBER 14.4.44). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. LC 1190. 10.4.72 AMEND TO WK 17.6MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 16.9 MTRS [LAT]. NC 121 H1284/76/141 27.4.76 LOCATED. ENGINE REMAINS STAND ABOUT 18FT ABOVE THE SEABED. REST OF WK FLATTENED. (E KIRKPATRICK, LTR DTD 8.4.76). H5084/77 20.3.80 EXAM'D 24.9.79 IN 535147N, 001237E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. POSSIBLY BROKEN IN HALF & MOSTLY COVERED. LYING 140/320DEG IN RIPPLED SAND OVERLYING GRAVEL. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). AMEND TO WK 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1942/76 9.3.81 SWEPT 4 & 9.6.80. SHOALEST SWEEP FOUL AT 15.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6MTRS. CONSIDER,FROM CAREFUL CHECK OF DCS3 TRACES & 1976 DIVERS REPORT ABOVE THAT SWEEP IS FOULING ON FISHING GEAR SNAGGED ON WRECK. LEAST E/S DEPTH SHOULD BE ACCEPTED. (SOISS, HI 65/80). NCA. H1944/80 26.4.82 EXAM'D 12.6.81 IN 535149N, 001237E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.9 IN GEN DEPTH 27.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.2MTRS. LYING 140/320 DEGS, BOW SE. SHOALEST AT N END. SONAR LENGTH 65.7MTRS, BEAM 14.4MTRS. SEPARATE SMALL CONTACT LIES TO E OF WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 7.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5351.850N, 0012.468E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 21.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 64.3MTRS, WIDTH 16.9MTRS, HEIGHT 6.47MTRS, ORIENTATION 139/319 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 12MTRS, TOWARD 247DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT BUT LARGELY DISINTEGRATED WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ADDITIONAL CONTACT 70M E: 12M X 3.5M, POSSIBLY A LIFE RAFT. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-ESTONIA. BUILT IN 1903 BY W GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S DANNEBROG. DANISH FLAG. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 195HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR PAULLIAC. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY UB-107, TAKEN IN TOW BY AN ARMED TRAWLER BUT LATER SANK. THREE MEN LOST.

General Comments

Wreck well degraded.

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FAQ

Where is the KALO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KALO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.85 N,0 12.468 E.

How deep is the KALO (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KALO (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 51.85 N,0 12.468 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KALO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KALO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the KALO (PROBABLY) sink?

The KALO (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KALO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KALO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KALO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KALO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KALO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KALO (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KALO (PROBABLY)?

The KALO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1957 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALO (PROBABLY)?

The KALO (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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