Kostis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kostis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 13.914 N,16 47.31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.231900
  • Longitude: -16.788500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOSTIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 128.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7264
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2014

Surveying Details

H644/64 18.7.68 H644/64 18.7.68 STPA IN 111100N, 164400W. (LISBON NM 134/68). - NM 1373/68. H644/64 26.9.69 H644/64 26.9.69 POSN BY SS KOUFRA IS GIVEN AS 111406N, 164700W APPROX. (PARIS NM 36/23/69). H644/64 30.10.69 H644/64 30.10.69 AMEND POSN TO 111406N, 164700W APPROX. (LISBON NM 182, 190T/69). - NM 1749/69. H644/64 14.4.70 H644/64 14.4.70 POSN GIVEN AS ABOVE. (LISBON NM 89/70). [WGD] POSN: 1113.914N, 1647.310W.

Circumstances of loss

26.5.68 BUILT 1944 BY HOUSTON SHIP BUILDING CORPORATION. OWNEDA AT TIME OF LOSS BY COSTIS CIA MARITIMA. PASSAGE SFAX ON 26.5.68 FOR CHINA, CALLING AT DAKAR FOR REFUELLING. WAS REFUSED DUE TO A STRIKE, THEN RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF BISSAGOS ISLANDS & WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. TOTALLY ABANDONED AFTER FIRE GUTTED AMIDSHIPS SECTION ON 4.6.68. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KOSTIS wreck located?

The KOSTIS wreck is located at coordinates 11 13.914 N,16 47.31 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KOSTIS?

The seabed around the KOSTIS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the KOSTIS sink?

The KOSTIS sank on Jun 3, 1968.

When was the wreck of the KOSTIS discovered?

The wreck of the KOSTIS was discovered in 1968.

What country did the KOSTIS belong to?

The KOSTIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KOSTIS carrying?

The KOSTIS was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the KOSTIS?

The KOSTIS had a tonnage of 7264 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOSTIS?

The KOSTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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