Kiruna Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Kiruna Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 40.976 N,2 55.096 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 22 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KIRUNA |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | SE |
| Tonnage | 4638 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 12, 1945 |
| Original Detection Year | 1945 |
| Last Detection Year | 2021 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
Circumstances of loss
RAN ASHORE ON VOYAGE FROM PHILADELPHIA TO STOCKHOLM.
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