Kadru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kadru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.471 N,1 15.71 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.041183
  • Longitude: 1.261833
Wreck Depth 21.18 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KADRU
Type lighter
Length 19.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2016

Surveying Details

H4199/78 5.9.84 LOCATED IN 510224.5N, 011557E [OGB]. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.4, FOUL AT 22.3MTRS. GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. WK UNMARKED. (THV 'STELLA', 26.8.84). INS AS SW 21.4MTRS. BR STD. HH090/921/01 29.11.00 EXAM'D 16.10.00 IN 5102.474N, 0115.706E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 20.2, FOUL 20.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.0 IN GEN DEPTH 25.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. MAY BE FISHING GEAR ON WK. (NP 1016, HI 921). AMEND TO SW 20.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 239/01. 3.2.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5102.475N, 0115.714E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.91MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). INTACT, UPRIGHT. LIES 060/240 DEGS. SINGLE HOLD LIGHTER OR BARGE. AMEND WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 23.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC; WK IN 5102.471N, 0115.710E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.18MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. NFS. (DS24 FOLKESTONE-POMERANIA MCZ, SURVEY 2012). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF TUG 'QUAYSIDER'.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD LIGHTER (NFS)

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FAQ

Where is the KADRU wreck located?

The KADRU wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.471 N,1 15.71 E.

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

The KADRU lies at a depth of about 21.18 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.471 N,1 15.71 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KADRU?

The seabed around the KADRU lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the KADRU sink?

The KADRU sank on Aug 26, 1984.

When was the wreck of the KADRU discovered?

The wreck of the KADRU was discovered in 1984.

What type of wreck is the KADRU?

The KADRU is classified as a lighter.

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