Kent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Kent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 9.547 N,12 46.733 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.159117
  • Longitude: 12.778883
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name KENT
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 74.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1115
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2025

Surveying Details

8.7.78 SANK NEAR SAN VITO LO CAPO, OFF W TIP OF SICILY. (LL 233). 12.9.78 SUNK IN 380930N, 124654E. (LL 234). AWAIT GENOA NM. NCA. 1.11.78 LIES IN 45MTRS OF WATER. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 234). HH371/350/01 24.10.91 LOCATED ABOUT 1.1M SSE OF TORRE DELL'USCIERE IN 48MTRS OF WATER. CONTAINERS WHICH MAKE UP PART OF THE CARGO LIE NEARBY. (GENOA NM 20.29/91). NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 380930.5N, 124644E. (GENOA NM 20.1/91). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 3.3.95 [EUR] POSN: 380936.5N, 124646.4E. NE 1976. SEP 2008/000027441 27.3.08 INS LEGEND: 'HISTORIC WK' CLOSE TO WK IN PA 3809.60N, 1246.80E [EUR]. (ITALIAN NM 5/22/08). UNLIKELY THAT THIS VESSEL IS AN HISTORIC ITEM. INS LEGEND. - NM 2095/08. SEP 2008/000039200 2.5.08 RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 200MTRS CENTRED ON WK. STOPPING, ANCHORING, FISHING AND DIVING PROHIBITED. (ITALIAN SDNM 8/28/08). BA 1976 IS STS TO SHOW AREA. NCA. SEP 2009/000101847 11.8.09 SHOWN ON ITALIAN ENC IT300017. NM ACTION TO INSERT ON BA 1983 & 2122. - NM 4631/09. [WGD] POSN: 3809.547N, 1246.733E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY GUNADOO SHIPPING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/B GAVLE VARV, GEFLE. PASSAGE SIRACUSA & BRINDISI FOR APAPA & LAGOS. HAD FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM. ABANDONED BY CREW & SANK AFTER BURNING FOR NEARLY 24 HOURS. 11 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KENT wreck located?

The KENT wreck is located at coordinates 38 9.547 N,12 46.733 E.

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

The KENT lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 38 9.547 N,12 46.733 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KENT?

The seabed around the KENT lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the KENT sink?

The KENT sank on Jul 8, 1978.

When was the wreck of the KENT discovered?

The wreck of the KENT was discovered in 1978.

What country did the KENT belong to?

The KENT belonged to CY.

What cargo was the KENT carrying?

The KENT was carrying chemicals,machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the KENT?

The KENT had a tonnage of 1115 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENT?

The KENT is classified as a motor vessel.

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