Kare (Possibly Karen) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Kare (possibly karen) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25 N,3 55.07 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.416667
  • Longitude: 3.917833
Wreck Depth 17.9 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN)
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Tonnage 498
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1956
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1956
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers B LT BUOY, OCC.8S IN 512505N, 035535E
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2007

Surveying Details

17.5.56 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S TEMPORARILY LAID IN 512506N, 035512E TO MARK WK OF SWEDISH COASTER KAREN. A B LT BUOY, OCC.8S TEMPORARILY LAID IN 512448N, 035530E. (HAGUE TNM 98/1365/56). NCA YET. HH3289/56 28.5.56 WK 17.9MTRS [9FMS 4FT] [MLLS] IN 512503N, 035509E [EUR]. TEMP BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (HAGUE NM 101/1392/56 & OSTENDE NM 10/57/56). NE 120. H3289/56 26.9.56 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. B LT BUOY, OCC.8S IN 512505N, 035535E. LAID CLOSE E. (HAGUE NM 200/2779(T)/56). TEMPORARY INFO. NCA. HH3289/56 3.1.57 WK RAISED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAGUE NM 218/3051/56 & 294/4024/56). AMENDED TO LIFT. NE 120.

Circumstances of loss

BOUND ANTWERP FOR STOCKHOLM. SANK OFF NOEDEKENSKERNE FOLLOWING COLLISION IN FOG WITH DUTCH MV DONGEDYK AT ANCHOR. 1 LIFE LOST. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) wreck located?

The KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) wreck is located at coordinates 51 25 N,3 55.07 E.

How deep is the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) and where exactly is it located?

The KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) lies at a depth of about 17.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25 N,3 55.07 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN)?

The seabed around the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) sink?

The KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) sank on Apr 24, 1956.

When was the wreck of the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) discovered?

The wreck of the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) was discovered in 1956.

What country did the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) belong to?

The KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) carrying?

The KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN)?

The KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN)?

The KARE (POSSIBLY KAREN) is classified as a motor vessel.

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