Karanja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Karanja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 43.571 N,5 7.64 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.726183
  • Longitude: 5.127333
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KARANJA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 143.6 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 8.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 9891
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date May 11, 2021

Surveying Details

H04164/42 6.1.43 DWP (MAST) LYING E/W IN 364338N, 050747E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 33/43. H04164/42 21.11.44 BOWS POSN: 364333N, 050744E. STERN POSN: 364336N, 050743E, & MAST DELETED, NO LONGER VISIBLE. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2578/44. H4994/57 25.10.57 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS SURPRISE, HN 11/57). - NM 2385/57. H4994/57 8.2.62 SHOWN AS DWP IN FOUR SECTIONS LYING SW/NE IN 364337N 050745E WITH LEAST DEPTH 11.8MTRS [6FMS 2FT] ON FRENCH 5641. LC 1710. H4122/64 17.12.64 SHOWN AS WK 11.8MTRS ON FRENCH 3029. - NCA. 31.10.84 EUD POSN: 364338N, 050741E. NC 1710. H5087/82 10.10.88 MASTS STATED TO BE CLEARLY VISIBLE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 23.1.99 SHOWN AS WK 14.4MTRS IN 3643.628N, 0507.705E ON ALGERIAN 107 [1998]. NE 1710.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1931 BY A. STEPHEN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TAKEN OVER BY THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY FOR SERVICE AS TRANSPORT DURING WW2. BOMBED & SUNK BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT OFF BOUGIE, ALGERIA. (DODS, LLWW2 & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the KARANJA wreck located?

The KARANJA wreck is located at coordinates 36 43.571 N,5 7.64 E.

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

The KARANJA lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 36 43.571 N,5 7.64 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KARANJA?

The seabed around the KARANJA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the KARANJA sink?

The KARANJA sank on Nov 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the KARANJA discovered?

The wreck of the KARANJA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the KARANJA belong to?

The KARANJA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KARANJA?

The KARANJA had a tonnage of 9891 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARANJA?

The KARANJA is classified as a liner.

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