Karemma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Karemma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 18.487 N,1 59.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.308117
  • Longitude: -1.985000
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAREMMA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2003

Surveying Details

17.3.76 GROUNDED AND HOLED. BEING POUNDED BY HEAVY SEAS AND HAS 45DEG LIST. EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN REMOVED. (LL, 17.3.76). 22.4.76 REFLOATED AND TAKEN IN TOW FOR FRASERBURGH BUT BEACHED AGAIN AT NEWBURGH BECAUSE BELIEVED TO BE TAKING TOO MUCH WATER. (LL, 22.4.76). POSN 571830N, 015900W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE ON SANDS OF ABERDEEN BEACH AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY CREW HALF A MILE SOUTH OF RIVER DON ESTUARY. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 18.487 N,1 59.1 W
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FAQ

Where is the KAREMMA wreck located?

The KAREMMA wreck is located at coordinates 57 18.487 N,1 59.1 W.

When did the KAREMMA sink?

The KAREMMA sank on Apr 20, 1976.

When was the wreck of the KAREMMA discovered?

The wreck of the KAREMMA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the KAREMMA belong to?

The KAREMMA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KAREMMA?

The KAREMMA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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