Kavak Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Kavak Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 0 N,19 30 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1400 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KAVAK |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 101.5 m |
| Width | 14.3 m |
| Draught | 5.8 |
| Tonnage | 2782 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 2, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 8, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 19129 BY A MACMILLAND & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOSS, HUTCHINSON LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 418NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-101 WHILST IN CONVOY. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
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55 0 N,19 30 W
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