Karen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Karen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.401 N,10 42.202 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.656683
  • Longitude: 10.703367
Wreck Depth 17.9 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KAREN
Type sailing vessel
Flag DK
Tonnage 331
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H651/58 6.3.58 WK 11.5MTRS [6FMS 1FT], IN 543933N, 104221E. ON DANISH 185. BR STD. 12.12.89 SHOWN AS WK 11.3MTRS ON DANISH 196 [1989]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM WHILE ON PASSAGE MIDDLESBRO' FOR COPENHAVEN. (REGISTER OF DANISH LOSSES, WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the KAREN wreck located?

The KAREN wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.401 N,10 42.202 E.

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

The KAREN lies at a depth of about 17.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.401 N,10 42.202 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAREN?

The seabed around the KAREN lies at approximately 18 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 1958.

What country did the KAREN belong to?

The KAREN belonged to DK.

What cargo was the KAREN carrying?

The KAREN was carrying salt.

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 sailing vessel.

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