Boy Karl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boy karl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.702 N,2 15.617 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.661700
  • Longitude: 2.260283
Wreck Depth 39.51 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOY KARL
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Sonar Length 13.7
Sonar Width 8.9
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 128
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1983
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 122.8,,005.8,021.0
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2017

Surveying Details

H4398/71 28.11.83 LOCATED IN 523942N, 021536E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (TH HARWICH, 18.11.83). INS AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 EXAM'D 23.7.94 IN 523940.50N, 021543.73E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 37.4, FOUL 37.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.0 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. APPEARS WHOLE AND LYING IN A DEEP SCOUR. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2017/000067039 7.8.17 EXAM'D 12.3.17 IN 5239.702N, 0215.617E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS, LENGTH 13.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.9MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 128/308 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 122.8MTRS, 5.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 021 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED IN SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO HAVE SERIOUS LEAK. PUMPS NOT WORKING. EVENTUALLY SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 39.702 N,2 15.617 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOY KARL wreck located?

The BOY KARL wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.702 N,2 15.617 E.

How deep is the BOY KARL and where exactly is it located?

The BOY KARL lies at a depth of about 39.51 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.702 N,2 15.617 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOY KARL?

The seabed around the BOY KARL lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the BOY KARL sink?

The BOY KARL sank on Nov 17, 1983.

When was the wreck of the BOY KARL discovered?

The wreck of the BOY KARL was discovered in 1983.

What country did the BOY KARL belong to?

The BOY KARL belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BOY KARL?

The BOY KARL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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