Kathe Niederkirchner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Kathe niederkirchner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 41.495 N,2 56.038 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.691583
  • Longitude: -2.933967
Wreck Depth 6.67 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER
Type carrier
Length 142.3 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 41.16
Sonar Width 14.51
Shadow Height 11.8
Orientation 36
Tonnage 8003
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1965
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2023

Surveying Details

H3156/65 4.10.65 DW IN 584134N, 025548W. (NORTHERN LTHO BOARD, 31.8.65). BR STD. H2925/83 14.1.85 LOCATED 24.9.84 IN 584131N, 025557W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.2 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 10-15MTRS. LYING 070/250DEG. NOT FULLY EXAM'D DUE PROXIMITY OF SHORE. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). BR STD. RSDRA2022000137295 22.11.22 EXAM'D 19.12.2021; IN 5841.495N, 0256.038W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 41.16MTRS, WIDTH 14.51MTRS, HEIGHT 11.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 036/216 DEGS. DEGRADED WK. NOT FULLY EXAM'D DUE PROXIMITY OF SHORE. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709 - H525-1224). AMEND DW 6.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY WARNOWWERFT, WARNEBUNDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEUTSCHE SEEREEDEREI, PASSAGE HAVANA FOR RADSTOCK. RAN AGROUND ON MUCKLE SKERRY IN THICK FOG, ROLLED OVER & SANK LATER THE SAME DAY. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

General Comments

DEGRADED WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 41.495 N,2 56.038 W
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FAQ

Where is the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER wreck located?

The KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER wreck is located at coordinates 58 41.495 N,2 56.038 W.

How deep is the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER and where exactly is it located?

The KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER lies at a depth of about 6.67 meters and is located at coordinates 58 41.495 N,2 56.038 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER?

The seabed around the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER sink?

The KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER sank on Aug 23, 1965.

When was the wreck of the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER discovered?

The wreck of the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER was discovered in 1965.

What cargo was the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER carrying?

The KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER?

The KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER had a tonnage of 8003 tons.

What type of wreck is the KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER?

The KATHE NIEDERKIRCHNER is classified as a carrier.

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