Kimon M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kimon m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 34.872 N,33 55.649 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.581200
  • Longitude: 33.927483
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIMON M
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 106.4 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3694
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1978
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Surveying Details

13.12.78 VESSEL STRANDED ON SHA'B ABU NUHAS AFTER STRIKING A WK. (LL, 13.12.78). 22.12.78 VESSEL FLOODED AND PARTLY SUNK, 50% ON REEF. LIES 100MTRS FROM ANOTHER WK. NOT SALVABLE. (LL, 21.12.78). 5.2.79 STRANDED IN 273430N, 335548E. (LL, 8.1.79). H7497/52 19.4.79 KIMON M LIES CLOSE TO VERY OLD RUSTY WK WITH ONLY BOWS SHOWING. PAINTWORK IN GOOD CONDITION. POSN 273451N, 335536E [EUR]. (HMS FAWN, HN 23.3.79). - NM 1065/79. H2424/79 10.3.80 WK CONSPICUOUS AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. (MV HAMPSHIRE, HN 23.1.80). H4531/81 4.5.82 CONSPIC ON RADAR. (MV ACT 4, HN 23.3.82). - NM 1210/82. H2289/82 15.11.82 DEFINITELY TWO STRANDED WKS, BOTH RADAR CONSPIC. (ST KIRSTEN MAERSK). SEE ALSO [43112]. HH100/351/05 1.7.92 THE MOST EASTERLY OF FOUR WKS LYING TO N OF REEF. LIES ON STBD SIDE. BOW ON REEF AND PORT SIDE COVERED WITH ABOUT 10MTRS. STERN LIES IN ABOUT 30MTRS. SINGLE PROPELLER. LENGTH ABOUT 100MTRS. HOLDS EMPTY EXCEPT FOR A FEW SACKS OF 'GRAIN' IN FOR'D HOLD. (J COULON, 3.1.92). 29.1.01 WGD POSN: 2734.872N, 3355649E. BA 2375 [1999 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY H C STULCHEN & SOHN, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IANISSOS SHIPPING CO., S.A. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE BY WAGGON & MASCH FOR 2940 BHP. TRUCK A WRECK WHILE ON PASSAGE ISKENDERUN, TURKEY, TO BOMBAY AND RAN AGROUND.

General Comments

LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE, BOW ON REEF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 34.872 N,33 55.649 E
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FAQ

Where is the KIMON M wreck located?

The KIMON M wreck is located at coordinates 27 34.872 N,33 55.649 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIMON M?

The seabed around the KIMON M lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the KIMON M sink?

The KIMON M sank on Dec 12, 1978.

When was the wreck of the KIMON M discovered?

The wreck of the KIMON M was discovered in 1978.

What country did the KIMON M belong to?

The KIMON M belonged to PA.

What cargo was the KIMON M carrying?

The KIMON M was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the KIMON M?

The KIMON M had a tonnage of 3694 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIMON M?

The KIMON M is classified as a motor vessel.

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