Katherine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Katherine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 20.008 N,4 10.074 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.333467
  • Longitude: -4.167900
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATHERINE
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2007

Surveying Details

29.1.28 29.1.28. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (W TEL, PORT PATRICK, 29.1.28). H1027/28 13.2.28 H1027/28 13.2.28 LTR TO HARBOUR MASTER RAMSEY RE POSN OF WRECK H1027/28 29.2.29 H1027/28 29.2.29 WRECK LIES ON SANDY BOTTOM & WILL SILT OVER. ORIGINAL POSN GIVEN AS 2M SE BY S OF BAHAMA BUOY. (HARBOUR MASTER RAMSEY, LTR). H2333/84 3.3.87 H2333/84 3.3.87 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH WITHIN 1000MTR RADIUS OF REPORTED POSN. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 243). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

REGISTERED IN ESJBERG. RUN DOWN BY SS THISTLE WHICH RAN INTO THE STBD SIDE OF KATHERINE IN THICK FOG. THREE OF CREW WERE ASLEEP BUT ESCAPED THROUGH A HOLE. TOGETHER WITH A FOURTH CREWMAN THEY WERE TAKEN ABOARD THE THISTLE. KATHERINE WAS LEFT ANCHORED IN A SINKING CONDITION. ASSUMED THAT THE KATHERINE FOUNDERED AS WRECKAGE WAS WASHED ASHORE. (A CORKILL).

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FAQ

Where is the KATHERINE wreck located?

The KATHERINE wreck is located at coordinates 54 20.008 N,4 10.074 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KATHERINE?

The seabed around the KATHERINE lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the KATHERINE sink?

The KATHERINE sank on Jan 29, 1928.

When was the wreck of the KATHERINE discovered?

The wreck of the KATHERINE was discovered in 1928.

What country did the KATHERINE belong to?

The KATHERINE belonged to DK.

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