Karina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Karina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.02 N,7 0.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.850333
  • Longitude: -7.009167
Water Depth 68 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
Tonnage 4222
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 17M SSW HALF W FROM HOOK PT, WATERFORD. (DODS). NCA YET. H351/23 H351/23 INS ON BA CHARTS. 28.6.23 28.6.23 AMENDED TO NDWPA ON BA 2049. DELETED FROM OTHER SCALES. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 13.3.78 13.3.78 INS AS WK USCPA 45MTRS. NC 2049 (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 30.8.06 30.8.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON BA 2049 [3RD EDN, FEB '95, CORR TO NM 3912/06]. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE WK OF 'KARINA' [11536] IN 514928N, 070247W. RSDRA2025000172752 15.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

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

SEE [11536]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.02 N,7 0.55 W
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FAQ

Where is the KARINA wreck located?

The KARINA wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.02 N,7 0.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KARINA?

The seabed around the KARINA lies at approximately 68 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 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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