Karen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Karen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 11.061 N,2 58.838 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.184350
  • Longitude: -2.980633
Wreck Depth 5.3 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAREN
Type schooner
Flag DK
Length 39.6 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 331
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H622/40 15.2.40 DW IN 561100N, 025800W APPROX, OR 073DEG, 1.1M FROM METHIL PIER LT. (NCSO METHIL CG.ELIE). - TNM 418/40 ISSUED. H622/40 27.2.40 DW, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G CLOSE SE. (NCSO METHIL). - NM 524/40. H622/40 11.8.50 WIRE SWEPT TO LEAST DEPTH 3FMS IN 561104N, 025845W. BUOY REMOVED. (NLB & HMS SHARPSHOOTER). - NM 1578/50. H2618/60 28.7.60 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT 1959). NCA. 12.10.76 NOW CHARTED AS WK SW 5.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 734. 14.12.05 EUT POSN: 5611.061N, 0258.838W. NE 741.
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-WILLEMOES, EX-HAVET. BUILT OF WOOD IN 1920 BY CHRISTENSEN,KRAGH, V KOLDING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M PEDERSEN. PASSAGE TEES FOR COPENHAGEN. CAUGHT FIRE AFTER EXPLOSION IN HOLD, BURNT OUT AND SANK AT METHIL. TOTAL LOSS. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH).

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FAQ

Where is the KAREN wreck located?

The KAREN wreck is located at coordinates 56 11.061 N,2 58.838 W.

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

The KAREN lies at a depth of about 5.3 meters and is located at coordinates 56 11.061 N,2 58.838 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAREN?

The seabed around the KAREN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the KAREN sink?

The KAREN sank on Feb 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KAREN discovered?

The wreck of the KAREN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KAREN belong to?

The KAREN belonged to DK.

What cargo was the KAREN carrying?

The KAREN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KAREN?

The KAREN had a tonnage of 331 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAREN?

The KAREN is classified as a schooner.

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