Karpfanger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Karpfanger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 42.087 N,5 28.66 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.701450
  • Longitude: 5.477667
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARPFANGER
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 124.1 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4974
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1942
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 1989

Surveying Details

H1937/46 8.4.46 NDW IN 584201N, 052901E [UND]. (OSLO NM 5/171/46). BA 2281. H1937/46 3.9.57 SHOWN AS DW IN 584158N, 052900E ON NORWEGIAN 14. LC 2281. 13.3.70 SHOWN IN 584207N, 052845E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 14. NC 3032. 25.8.72 SHOWN IN 584200N, 052850E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2281. HH308/350/01 18.10.89 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 14 [REPRINT 8/89]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 3032.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1922 BY DEUTSCHE WERKE A.G. WITH TURBINE ENGINES. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT OFF EGERSUND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HANSEATISCHE REEDEREI EMIL OFFEN & CO. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the KARPFANGER wreck located?

The KARPFANGER wreck is located at coordinates 58 42.087 N,5 28.66 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KARPFANGER?

The seabed around the KARPFANGER lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the KARPFANGER sink?

The KARPFANGER sank on Sep 17, 1942.

When was the wreck of the KARPFANGER discovered?

The wreck of the KARPFANGER was discovered in 1946.

What country did the KARPFANGER belong to?

The KARPFANGER belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the KARPFANGER?

The KARPFANGER had a tonnage of 4974 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARPFANGER?

The KARPFANGER is classified as a steam ship.

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