Kasko Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kasko Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 44.616 N,1 15.897 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.743600
  • Longitude: -1.264950
Wreck Depth -2.2 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KASKO
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 628
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2002

Surveying Details

H1248/20 15.3.20 RAN AGROUND AGROUND IN 544430N, 011540W, WITH 2 MASTS & FUNNEL SHOWING & UPPER DECK AWASH. WILL PROBABLY BREAK UP WHERE SHE LIES. (CG HARTLEPOOL, 14.2.20). INS AS ST. BR STD. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY K6040/1 KL. (ISS, HI 9/70). NCA. H6330/87 4.11.88 EXAM'D 13.7.88 IN 544436.5N, 011548W [OGB] USING HSA & GEODIMETER. WRECKAGE CONSISTING OF A FEW RIBS & PLATES CAN BE SEEN AT LW FIRMLY EMBEDDED IN ROCKY FORESHORE. CANNOT BE SEEN FROM SEAWARD. DRIES 2.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH OF DRIES 0.6MTR. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). AMEND TO ST DRIES 2.2MTRS. BR STD. 13.8.90 RIBS & PARTS OF BOILER VISIBLE OF LW. ANCHOR RECOVERED & PLACED IN LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTRE. (R W WILLIAMS, 6.8.90). NCA. SEP 2018/000017129 18.7.18 TO SHALLOW TO SURVEY 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND.

General Comments

ONLY RIBS AND PLATES REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the KASKO wreck located?

The KASKO wreck is located at coordinates 54 44.616 N,1 15.897 W.

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

The KASKO lies at a depth of about -2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 44.616 N,1 15.897 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KASKO?

The seabed around the KASKO lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the KASKO discovered?

The wreck of the KASKO was discovered in 1920.

What country did the KASKO belong to?

The KASKO belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the KASKO?

The KASKO had a tonnage of 628 tons.

What type of wreck is the KASKO?

The KASKO is classified as a steam ship.

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