Kocatepe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kocatepe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 45 N,32 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.750000
  • Longitude: 32.383333
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOCATEPE
Type destroyer
Flag TR
Length 118.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 3500
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.7.74 26.7.74 SANK OFF PAPHOS. (LLOYDS VOL.217). NCA, POSN 344500N, 322300E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-USS HARWOOD, A MODIFIED GEARING CLASS DESTROYER. WAS ACCIDENTLY BOMBED BY TURKISH AIRCRAFT DURING TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS. VESSEL CAPSIZED BEFORE SINKING OFF PAPHOS. (LLOYDS VOL.217).

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FAQ

Where is the KOCATEPE wreck located?

The KOCATEPE wreck is located at coordinates 34 45 N,32 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KOCATEPE?

The seabed around the KOCATEPE lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the KOCATEPE sink?

The KOCATEPE sank on Jul 21, 1974.

When was the wreck of the KOCATEPE discovered?

The wreck of the KOCATEPE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the KOCATEPE belong to?

The KOCATEPE belonged to TR.

What was the tonnage of the KOCATEPE?

The KOCATEPE had a tonnage of 3500 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOCATEPE?

The KOCATEPE is classified as a destroyer.

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