Kira Kitsena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kira kitsena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 46.1 N,6 59.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.768333
  • Longitude: 6.997217
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIRA KITSENA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 86.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 2133
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1979
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 7, 2010

Surveying Details

H2511/80 25.3.80 REPORTED SUNK IN 044606N, 065950E WITH PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE AT LW. (NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY, M9/10 DTD 7.3.80). NCA YET. 8.4.80 SANK WHILE ANCHORED IN THE POOL AT PORT HARCOURT. (LL VOL.239). H5309/79 7.11.80 INS ST. (NPA NM 24/80). BR STD. 6.6.86 DELETED. NOT SHOWN ON K9739/11 [APRIL 1984]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 3288.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951 BY H.C.STULCKEN SOHN, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GALERA SHIPPING CO. LTD. SANK IN THE POOL, PORT HARCOURT, AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK IN HER BOTTOM PLATING. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the KIRA KITSENA wreck located?

The KIRA KITSENA wreck is located at coordinates 4 46.1 N,6 59.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIRA KITSENA?

The seabed around the KIRA KITSENA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KIRA KITSENA sink?

The KIRA KITSENA sank on Dec 31, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KIRA KITSENA discovered?

The wreck of the KIRA KITSENA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the KIRA KITSENA belong to?

The KIRA KITSENA belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the KIRA KITSENA?

The KIRA KITSENA had a tonnage of 2133 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIRA KITSENA?

The KIRA KITSENA is classified as a motor vessel.

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