Kioto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kioto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 5 N,60 52 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.083333
  • Longitude: -60.866667
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIOTO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3297
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1942
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2007

Surveying Details

H03186/42 26.9.42 SS KIOTO AGROUND, WITH BACK BROKEN, IN 110500N, 605200W APPROX, IN 5FMS ON DREW SHOAL. (S.B.N.O., TRINIDAD, 18.9.42, US NAVCOM, 19.9.42 & N.O.I.C BURMUDA, 20.9.42) - PFNM 2106/42 ISSUED. H03186/42 24.11.42 DW PA IN 110500N, 605200W. (USHO NM 39/2938/42) - NM 2562/42 & FNM 2567/42. 28.5.43 WK OF KIOTO SHOWN IN 110500N, 604600W IN 30FMS ON USHO WRECK CHART [MISC. 9928-11). NCA. H03186/42 13.7.43 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 110524N, 605218W. (US NM 659/43) CONFIRMS UKHO CHARTED POSN. NCA. H2741/59 12.5.59 NOT FOUND DURING PASSAGE IN 1958. (HMS VIDAL) NCA YET. H1713/56 18.10.60 NOT FOUND AFTER CLOSE SEARCH BY A/S, E/S & AIR. PRESUMED TO HAVE BROKEN UP OR ROLLED OFF BANK BY STRONG CURRENT. (HMS VIDAL, 1960) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1907/60. 21.7.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 1105.0N, 6046.0W. (LL WW2, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 514, WHILST ON PASSAGE DIEGO SUAREZ & TABLE BAY FOR TRINIDAD & BALTIMORE. 74 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the KIOTO wreck located?

The KIOTO wreck is located at coordinates 11 5 N,60 52 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KIOTO?

The seabed around the KIOTO lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the KIOTO sink?

The KIOTO sank on Sep 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the KIOTO discovered?

The wreck of the KIOTO was discovered in 1942.

What country did the KIOTO belong to?

The KIOTO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KIOTO carrying?

The KIOTO was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the KIOTO?

The KIOTO had a tonnage of 3297 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIOTO?

The KIOTO is classified as a steam ship.

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