Katia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Katia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 27.4 N,58 49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.456667
  • Longitude: -58.816667
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATIA
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 125 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2728
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2845/88 20.12.88 SANK IN 402724N, 584900W. (LL 29.11.88). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2009

Circumstances of loss

24.11.88 EX-AZUR MED '87, EX-HAPPY MED '82, EX-TIMI '81, EX-RIKKE BEWA '76, EX-CAP CARMEL '74. BUILT IN 1971 BY WERFT NOBISKRUGH GMBH, RESDSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEATRUMPH MARINE CORPORATION. PASSAGE SALVADOR FOR CARLETON, QUEBEC. REPORTED IN DISTRESS 24.11.88 WITH WATER ENTERING CARGO HOLD AND FOREPEAK. ABANDONED AND EVENTUALLY SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KATIA wreck located?

The KATIA wreck is located at coordinates 40 27.4 N,58 49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KATIA?

The seabed around the KATIA lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the KATIA sink?

The KATIA sank on Nov 26, 1988.

When was the wreck of the KATIA discovered?

The wreck of the KATIA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the KATIA belong to?

The KATIA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the KATIA carrying?

The KATIA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the KATIA?

The KATIA had a tonnage of 2728 tons.

What type of wreck is the KATIA?

The KATIA is classified as a carrier.

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