Karin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Karin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 51.483 S,31 3.983 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -29.858050
  • Longitude: 31.066383
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARIN
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1929
Original Source naval vessel
Markers G CON BUOY
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2010

Surveying Details

H2527/28 24.4.28 H2527/28 24.4.28 DW (1927) IN 295129S, 310359E OR 20.5DEGS, 9.26C FROM CAPE NATAL LT, MARKED BY G CON BUOY. LYING PARTLY ON HER SIDE. (HMS VERBENA, HN 1/28). - NM 695/28. H2527/28 3.8.28 H2527/28 3.8.28 LETTER TO PORT CAPTAIN, DURBAN. 14.6.29 14.6.29 WRECK STILL IN POSN. ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP FAILED. (PRIVATE INFORMATION). INS DW & BUOY. NC 3795. H730/29 17.8.29 H730/29 17.8.29 WK REMOVED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (PORT CAPTAIN, DURBAN). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 1370/29.

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FAQ

Where is the KARIN wreck located?

The KARIN wreck is located at coordinates 29 51.483 S,31 3.983 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KARIN?

The seabed around the KARIN lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KARIN discovered?

The wreck of the KARIN was discovered in 1928.

What type of wreck is the KARIN?

The KARIN is classified as a steam ship.

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