Kotka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kotka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 31 N,12 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.516667
  • Longitude: -12.083333
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOTKA
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1956
Original Detection Year 1956
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H419/86 2.8.90 LOADED AT CAIRN RYAN & SUNK IN 'OPERATION SANDCASTLE' IN 563100N, 120500W APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH 2500MTRS. (HB(A)/6/58(58/89) DTD 4.10.89). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

28.3.95 SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF 25,928 EX-GERMAN BOMBS CONTAINING NERVE AGENT KNOWN AS 'TABUN', 330 TONS OF INERT ARSENIC BOMBS IN POWDERED FORM IN SEALED DRUMS AND SOME 50 STRONG CONTAINERS OF TOXIC SEED DRESSINGS. (THE GUARDIAN, 28.3.95).

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FAQ

Where is the KOTKA wreck located?

The KOTKA wreck is located at coordinates 56 31 N,12 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KOTKA?

The seabed around the KOTKA lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the KOTKA sink?

The KOTKA sank on Jul 23, 1956.

When was the wreck of the KOTKA discovered?

The wreck of the KOTKA was discovered in 1956.

What cargo was the KOTKA carrying?

The KOTKA was carrying armament.

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