Catherine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Catherine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 27 S,137 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -8.450000
  • Longitude: 137.200000
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATHERINE
Type trawler
Flag AU
Length 14.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.9.69 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 082700S, 1371200E IN 27FT, AFTER STRIKING UNKNOWN OBJECT. (LLOYDS VOL.198) NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE, WAS TAKEN IN TOW, BUT SUNK UNDER TOW AFTER STRIKING UNKNOWN OBJECT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K.W. BELL. (LLOYDS VOL.198)

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FAQ

Where is the CATHERINE wreck located?

The CATHERINE wreck is located at coordinates 8 27 S,137 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHERINE?

The seabed around the CATHERINE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the CATHERINE sink?

The CATHERINE sank on Sep 30, 1969.

When was the wreck of the CATHERINE discovered?

The wreck of the CATHERINE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the CATHERINE belong to?

The CATHERINE belonged to AU.

What type of wreck is the CATHERINE?

The CATHERINE is classified as a trawler.

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