Karrakatta Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Karrakatta Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 10.675 S,36 42.467 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KARRAKATTA |
| Type | factory ship |
| Flag | NO |
| Length | 32.3 m |
| Tonnage | 179 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1990 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | H3605/88 1.8.90 LIES IN 541041S, 364229W [WGC], POSN FROM PHOTO-COMPILATION PLOT. WAS USED UNTIL 1959 TO PROVIDE STEAM POWER TO ADJACENT ENGINEERING SHOP. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 440 & 'WKS AT SOUTH GEORGIA'). 18.11.94 STF WITH LEGEND 'HULK' IN 541040.5S, 364228W [WGD]. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 440). NC 3589 [LATER WITHDRAWN]. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 29, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, ABANDONED WHILE LYING ON CRADLE ON SLIP AT HUSVIK.
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54 10.675 S,36 42.467 W
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