Karina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Karina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.485 N,7 2.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.824750
  • Longitude: -7.047333
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARINA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 125
Tonnage 4222
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

Surveying Details

SANK 17M SSW HALF W FROM HOOK POINT, WATERFORD. (WWISL). H1933/79 9.4.81 H1933/79 9.4.81 LARGE WK EXAM'D 25.9.80 IN 514923N,070253W [OGB] USING HF/6 [2 LOPS] & DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, BEAM 30MTRS. LYING 125/305DEGS. GIVES STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POSSIBLY MAST STILL STANDING. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). BR STD. H2791/86 29.7.87 H2791/86 29.7.87 DIVED ON 20.10.85. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS KARINA BY RECOVERED BELL. POSN 514936N, 070241W. (SEASALVE MARINE). NCA. 19.11.99 19.11.99 CENTRAL POSN OF 3 BOILERS: 5149.483N, 0702.834W [WGD] USING DGPS. (BOB DAVIS, ECHOSCAN, TELECON 10.11.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 10.5.07 10.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5149.482N, 0702.832W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 125/305 DEGS. NO SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. INTACT. AMEND WK 66MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.7.12 18.7.12 LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.64MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). NCA. 2025000172752 15.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). RETAIN NDW 66MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY ALEXANDER STEPHEN & SONS LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AFRICAN SS CO (ELDER, DEMPSTER). FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 422NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SIERRA LEONE FOR LIVERPOOL). TORPEDOED BY UC-75 WHILE ZIG-ZAGGING IN CONVOY. 11 PASSENGERS AND CREW LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, HIGH POINT MIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the KARINA wreck located?

The KARINA wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.485 N,7 2.84 W.

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

The KARINA lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.485 N,7 2.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KARINA?

The seabed around the KARINA lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the KARINA sink?

The KARINA sank on Aug 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KARINA discovered?

The wreck of the KARINA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KARINA belong to?

The KARINA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KARINA carrying?

The KARINA was carrying grain,timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the KARINA?

The KARINA had a tonnage of 4222 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARINA?

The KARINA is classified as a steam ship.

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