Koba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Koba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 30 N,97 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.500000
  • Longitude: -97.183333
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name KOBA
Type bulk carrier
Flag MX
Length 78.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 2300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH616/350/01 31.5.89 HH616/350/01 31.5.89 SANK APPROX 5M NE OF ISLA DE LOBOS. (LL,15.4.89). SANK APPROX 2M OFF ISLA DE LOBOS. SALVAGE NOT FEASIBLE. (LL,2.5.89). INS DW PA IN 213000N, 971100W. - NM /89.
Last Amended Date May 31, 1989

Circumstances of loss

15.4.89 BUILT IN 1955 BY COLLINGWOOD SHIPYARDS, COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO. EX-TROISDOC (1983) & EX-IROQUOIS (1967). PASSAGE TAMPICO FOR PROGRESSO. SANK DUE TO BAD WEATHER 2M FROM ISLA DE LOBOS, GULF OF MEXICO. ONE OF THE 16 CREW WAS LOST. (MSD & LL,15.4.89 & 2.5.89).

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FAQ

Where is the KOBA wreck located?

The KOBA wreck is located at coordinates 21 30 N,97 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KOBA?

The seabed around the KOBA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the KOBA sink?

The KOBA sank on Apr 10, 1989.

When was the wreck of the KOBA discovered?

The wreck of the KOBA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the KOBA belong to?

The KOBA belonged to MX.

What cargo was the KOBA carrying?

The KOBA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the KOBA?

The KOBA had a tonnage of 2300 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOBA?

The KOBA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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