Karla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Karla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.06 N,8 13.703 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.984333
  • Longitude: 8.228383
Wreck Depth 11.2 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARLA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 51.8 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2903/77 5.12.79 DANGEROUS WK IN 535911N, 081340E. MARKED BY W & E CARD LT BUOYS. (HAMBURG NM 4052(T)/79). NCA YET. H2903/77 22.1.80 POSN AMENDED TO 535906N, 081347E. (HAMBURG NM 4434/79). BR STD. H2903/77 12.2.80 SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.7MTRS IN 535906N, 081347E. (HAMBURG NM 4663/79) BR STD. H2903/77 14.4.80 SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.3MTRS, & MARKED BY E & W CARD LT BUOYS. (HAMBURG NM 768/80) - NM 935/80. H2903/77 21.5.81 SWEPT CLEAR AT 11MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 1205/81). BR STD. H2903/77 6.10.81 E & W CARD BUOY LIFTED. N CARD BUOY ESTABLISHED 50MTRS N. (HAMBURG 2024/81) H3575/75 14.10.82 SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.7MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 2667/82). - NM 2879/82. H3575/75 21.8.84 SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.1MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2868/84). BR STD. H3740/85 11.10.85 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.7MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 3825/85). BR STD. H4720/87 13.11.87 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.1MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)44/38/87) BR STD. 17.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 11.2MTRS IN 5359.060N, 0813.703E [WGD] ON GERMAN 2. (ED6, COR TO 19.6.15). AMEND SW 11.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2020

Circumstances of loss

30.10.79 BUILT 1954 BY J.J. SIETAS SCHIFFSW., HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA BEAUTY SHIPPING CO., LTD. ABANDONED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH DANISH M CONTAINER VESSEL MEONIA ON 30.10.79. TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK BETWEEN SCHARHORN & NEWARK ROADS. WAS ON PASSAGE WISMAR FOR CORK. CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KARLA wreck located?

The KARLA wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.06 N,8 13.703 E.

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

The KARLA lies at a depth of about 11.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.06 N,8 13.703 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KARLA?

The seabed around the KARLA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the KARLA sink?

The KARLA sank on Oct 31, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KARLA discovered?

The wreck of the KARLA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KARLA belong to?

The KARLA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KARLA carrying?

The KARLA was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the KARLA?

The KARLA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARLA?

The KARLA is classified as a motor vessel.

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