Kriti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kriti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 54.75 N,1 44.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.912500
  • Longitude: -1.738333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KRITI
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 90.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1996
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2003

Surveying Details

H2994/71 14.8.78 H2994/71 14.8.78 ST PA, CONSPIC, IN POSN 1.55M NNW OF HEAD OF E MOLE, TAKORADI, OR IN 045445N, 014418W. (E GERMAN NM 1499/78). LLOYDS REPORT INDICATES VESSEL MAY HAVE BEEN BEACHED FOR BREAKING UP. (LL 232). NCA. H3332/76 26.9.78 H3332/76 26.9.78 REPORT CONFIRMED. (HAMBURG NM 2824(T)/78 & LL 24.10.78). 5.11.80 5.11.80 VESSEL STILL LYING ON BEACH AT TAKORADI & HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A WRECK. (LL 27.11.80). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

17.6.77 BUILT IN 1954 BY TERNEUZENSCHE SHPS, MAATS, TERNEUZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VAICONS SHIPPING & INVESTMENT CO. PASSAGE ABIDJAN FOIR LUANDA. PART LOADED WITH GENERAL CARGO. SUSTAINED MAJOR MACHINERY BREAKDOWN ON 17.6.77. DIVERTED TO TAKORADI AND ANCHORED 3 MILES OFF PORT WHERE SHE WAS DECLARED CTL. ENTERED PORT & DISCHARGED CARGO. ON 2.7.78 WAS TOWED OUT, ABANDONED & BEACHED, SUBSEQUENTLY SINKING BY THE STERN & LISTING HEAVILY TO STARBOARD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KRITI wreck located?

The KRITI wreck is located at coordinates 4 54.75 N,1 44.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KRITI?

The seabed around the KRITI lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the KRITI sink?

The KRITI sank on Jul 2, 1978.

When was the wreck of the KRITI discovered?

The wreck of the KRITI was discovered in 1978.

What country did the KRITI belong to?

The KRITI belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the KRITI?

The KRITI had a tonnage of 1996 tons.

What type of wreck is the KRITI?

The KRITI is classified as a carrier.

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