Karen Marie (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Karen marie (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.855 N,3 14.676 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.364250
  • Longitude: -3.244600
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Sonar Length 25.8
Sonar Width 11.7
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 50
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2613/78 27.6.79 H2613/78 27.6.79 SANK 10M E OF BERRY HD IN 502200N, 031400W, APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.236). NCA. H2923/83 3.10.84 H2923/83 3.10.84 EXAM'D 9.5.84 IN 502149N, 031438W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCSS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 20-25MTRS. LYING 160/340DEGS. SMALL WK & LEAST DEPTH THOUGHT NOT FOUND USING E/S. CHART AS WK 44MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 202). BR STD. 2.5.13 2.5.13 LOCATED 7.1.13 IN 5021.855N, 0314.676W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.8 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25.8MTRS, WIDTH 11.7MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. PROBABLY DISINTEGRATED AND BROKEN UP. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSABE BRIXHAM FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK WHILE BEING TOWED BY M TRAWLER DOLLY MOP. (LL).

General Comments

PROBABLY BROKEN AND COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.855 N,3 14.676 W
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FAQ

Where is the KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.855 N,3 14.676 W.

How deep is the KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.855 N,3 14.676 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) sink?

The KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 11, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY)?

The KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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