Kilkis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kilkis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.983 N,1 2.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.699717
  • Longitude: -1.048167
Wreck Depth 29.75 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILKIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 111.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 79.5
Sonar Width 14.5
Shadow Height 5.45
Orientation 165
Tonnage 4302
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1918
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H6331/87 17.1.89 WK EXAM'D 7.8.88 IN 544200N, 010249W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.6, FOUL AT 29.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.2 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES 158/338 DEG, UPRIGHT AND DISINTEGRATING WITH SIDE PLATES COLLAPSING AND NO OBVIOUS SUPERSTRUCTURE. LIES CLOSE TO ANOTHER WK, CLOSE SE, WITH WHICH IT MAY HAVE HAD A COLLISION. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16 IN 5441.983N, 0102.890W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 29.75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 79.5MTRS, WIDTH 14.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 165/345 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED. ORIENTATED TO THE SOUTHWEST THE BOW SECTION IS WELL BROKEN, MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DW 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY THE SUNDERLAND SHIP BUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BISTIS T & HADZIKYRIAKOS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 353NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY N E MARINE ENGINE CO OF SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE ALMERIA FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TORPEDOED BY UC 70. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.983 N,1 2.89 W.

How deep is the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29.75 meters and is located at coordinates 54 41.983 N,1 2.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KILKIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KILKIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the KILKIS (POSSIBLY)?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4302 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILKIS (POSSIBLY)?

The KILKIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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