Kirin (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kirin (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 32.521 N,48 0.284 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.542017
  • Longitude: 48.004733
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIRIN (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 152.7 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 9403
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2013

Surveying Details

13.2.76 REPORT THAT VESSEL WENT AGROUND IN 043600N, 460400E APPROX. LATER POSN AMENDED TO 043600N, 480400E APPROX. TWO TUGS ENDEAVOURING SALVAGE, 850TONS OF CARGO JETTISONED WITH WATER ENTERING HOLDS. (LL 223). NCA YET. 13.2.76 REPORT THAT 'KIRIN' NOW ABANDONED, CREW TAKEN OFF, VESSEL CTL. (LL 223). NCA. H2695/77 25.3.77 ST, RADAR CONSPICUOUS, IN 043200N, 480000E APPROX. (MV 'MERCURY RIVO', HN DTD 15.3.77). - NM 859/77. 31.5.03 SHOWN AS ST RA CONSPIC (STS FOR PA) IN 0432.000N, 4801.300E [WGD] ON NC 2969. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SEP 2013/000116136 10.6.13 OLDER WK JUST VISIBLE AT 0432.520N, 4800.280E [WGD] ON GOOGLE EARTH [IMAGE DTD 3.2012]. WAS CLEARLY VISIBLE ON 2004 IMAGE. (GIC, EMAIL DTD 24.5.13). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2013/000112689 11.6.13 DELETE RA CONSPIC. (UKHO). - NM 2890/13. SEP 2013/000180835 28.8.13 OBSERVED AS ENGINE AND DEBRIS IN 0432.55N, 4800.24E [WGD]. (HSWMS CARLSKRONA, VIA BALTICO, EMAIL DTD 19.8.13). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1956 BY NORDSEEWERKE, EMDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KALMAR CIA NAV. ON PASSAGE NOVOROSSISK FOR APAPA, LAGOS. WAS REDIRECTED TO THE UAE DUE TO CONGESTION OF TRAFFIC AT APAPA, LAGOS. RAN AGROUND NEAR MOGADISCIO. ABANDONED & BROKE IN TWO, BECOMING A CTL. (MSD).

General Comments

ENGINE & DEBIS VISIBLE

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FAQ

Where is the KIRIN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KIRIN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 32.521 N,48 0.284 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIRIN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KIRIN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the KIRIN (PROBABLY) sink?

The KIRIN (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 15, 1976.

When was the wreck of the KIRIN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KIRIN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the KIRIN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KIRIN (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KIRIN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KIRIN (PROBABLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the KIRIN (PROBABLY)?

The KIRIN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 9403 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIRIN (PROBABLY)?

The KIRIN (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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