Karanan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Karanan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 42.7 N,5 31.78 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.711667
  • Longitude: -5.529667
Wreck Depth 32.95 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARANAN
Type carrier
Flag NL
Length 45.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Sonar Length 58.55
Sonar Width 14.86
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 295
Tonnage 395
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Surveying Details

HH100/351/05 29.5.92 WK OF DUTCH MV 'KARANAN' LOCATED IN 544251N, 053143W. (T C MARTIN, 9.4.92). INS AS USC PA 25MTRS. - NM 1793/92. HH100/351/12 26.9.97 'KARANAN' DIVED DURING 1990. LOCATED BY DECCA APPROX 1M N OF LIGHTHOUSE ISLAND. SHOALEST PART IS STERN IN 544254N, 053145W. LENGTH 150FT, BEAM 35FT. LEAST DEPTH 34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS AT HIGH TIDE. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. SEABED SAND. LYING 090/270DEGS, ON PORT SIDE. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO HULL ON STARBOARD SIDE JUST FORWARD FROM AMIDSHIPS OWING TO COLLISION. CARGO: FOOD STUFFS, CAR BATTERIES & COPPER PIPING. (P STEELE, 22.5.97). NCA. 15.1.07 DIVED IN 5442.83N, 0531.71W [WGD]. LIES ON PORT SIDE IN A CONSIDERABLE STATE OF COLLAPSE. (C FIDDIS, EMAIL DTD 13.1.08). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000156213 24.9.10 EXAM'D 2008 IN 5442.704N, 0531.780W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.68MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2019/000054120 19.12.19 EXAM�D 23.3.19 IN 5442.700N, 0531.780W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 58.55MTRS, WIDTH 14.89MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 295/115DEGS. INTACT, LYING ON ITS SIDE. DEBRIS CLOSE NE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1581). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1939 BY DE HAAN & OERLEMANS SCHEEPS-BWF, HEUSDEN, NETHERLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W VELD INT, GRONINGEN. 8 CYLINDER 4 STROKE OIL ENGINE OF 94HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY KLOCKNER-HUMBOLDT DEUTZ AG, KOLN. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BELFAST. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH S TANKER 'BRITISH ENGINEER'. 2 MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. DEBRIS CLOSE NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 42.7 N,5 31.78 W
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FAQ

Where is the KARANAN wreck located?

The KARANAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.7 N,5 31.78 W.

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

The KARANAN lies at a depth of about 32.95 meters and is located at coordinates 54 42.7 N,5 31.78 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KARANAN?

The seabed around the KARANAN lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the KARANAN sink?

The KARANAN sank on Jan 20, 1942.

When was the wreck of the KARANAN discovered?

The wreck of the KARANAN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the KARANAN belong to?

The KARANAN belonged to NL.

What cargo was the KARANAN carrying?

The KARANAN was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the KARANAN?

The KARANAN had a tonnage of 395 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARANAN?

The KARANAN is classified as a carrier.

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