Kutahya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kutahya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 30.865 N,5 12.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.514417
  • Longitude: 5.208500
Wreck Depth 21.43 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUTAHYA
Type steam ship
Flag TR
Length 107.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Orientation 110
Tonnage 3113
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1960
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5412/60 1.3.61 DW IN 533054N, 051232E, MARKED BY G BUOY, FL G, WITH W TOPMARK, CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 3832/60 & HAMBURG NM 527/61). - NM 3101/60. H5412/60 16.9.63 BUOY MOVED CLOSE E OF WK. (HAGUE NM 2644/63). - NM 1932/63. H5412/60 10.2.70 NOW SW 11MTRS [6FMS]. (HAGUE NM 3021/69 & NETH POST NEW BROOM SURVEY 1969). BR STD. H3150/69 18.11.70 BUOY SHOWN CLOSE W OF WK. (NETH 1352 [SEP'70]). - NM 1938/70. H4868/71 31.3.77 EXAM'D OCT'76. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 13.6MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 21MTR. REFERED TO AS 'KUETA HAYA'. (NETH WK RECORDS). NCA. H3150/69 2.12.82 NOW SW 16.7MTRS [9FMS 1FT]. BUOY DELETED. (HAGUE NM 4017/82). - NM 3142/82. H4753/82 15.5.86 POSN AMENDED TO 533056N, 051231E. (NETH NM 207/86). BR STD. HH340/630/01 21.10.93 NOW WK 20.1MTRS [11FMS], IN 533054.5N, 051234E. LENGTH 120MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEG. (NETH NM 567/93, NETH WK NO.M7.1072). - NM ACTION. HH340/630/03 24.8.98 NOW WK 19.8MTRS IN 533054.5N, 051235.5E [EUR]. (NETH NM 21/276/98). - NM 2252/98). 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5330.867N, 0512.515E [WGD] ON NETH 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT 05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. 13.4.11 SHOWN AS WK 19.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5330.868N, 0512.482E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10]. SEP 2013/000030773 12.2.13 NOW WK 18.8MTRS. (NETH NM 6/87/13).
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1949 BY FREDRIKSTAD M/V A/S. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D.B. DENIZ NAK, T.A.S. PASSAGE IZMIR FOR HAMBURG. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH 'SPREEWALD', NEAR TERSCHELINGER LTV. (DODS & LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.865 N,5 12.51 E
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FAQ

Where is the KUTAHYA wreck located?

The KUTAHYA wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.865 N,5 12.51 E.

How deep is the KUTAHYA and where exactly is it located?

The KUTAHYA lies at a depth of about 21.43 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.865 N,5 12.51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KUTAHYA?

The seabed around the KUTAHYA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the KUTAHYA sink?

The KUTAHYA sank on Nov 13, 1960.

When was the wreck of the KUTAHYA discovered?

The wreck of the KUTAHYA was discovered in 1961.

What country did the KUTAHYA belong to?

The KUTAHYA belonged to TR.

What cargo was the KUTAHYA carrying?

The KUTAHYA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the KUTAHYA?

The KUTAHYA had a tonnage of 3113 tons.

What type of wreck is the KUTAHYA?

The KUTAHYA is classified as a steam ship.