Katie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Katie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.6 N,12 2.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.893333
  • Longitude: 12.047500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KATIE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers QKFL LT ON WK.
Last Amended Date May 12, 2009

Surveying Details

31.8.72 SANK IN 40FT OF WATER 3M FROM BODO ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.209) H1271/72 14.9.72 WK, LEAST DEPTH 7.3MTRS, IN 545345N, 120308E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH 2 FLAGS 75MTRS NNE & G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.5S. (COPENHAGEN TNM 1024/72) NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. H3516/72 18.12.72 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 7.2MTRS [4FMS 0FT]. (COPENHAGEN NM 1411/72) BR STD. H3516/72 25.6.73 WRECK REMOVED & TEMPORARILY LAID ON SHOAL IN 545336N, 120251E, ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE CORNER OF W QUAY & THE BREAKWATER. MARKED BY QKFL LT. (COPENHAGEN NM 604/73) BR STD. 31.1.89 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 162 [1980 EDN CORRECT TO 1981]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1882, VESSEL SANK 3M FROM BOGO ISLAND WHILE UNDER TOW BY A FISHING FV. ON PASSAGE COPENHAGEN TO PADSTOW FOR PRESERVATION & USE AS A MUSEUM. (LLOYDS VOL.209)

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FAQ

Where is the KATIE wreck located?

The KATIE wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.6 N,12 2.85 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KATIE?

The seabed around the KATIE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the KATIE sink?

The KATIE sank on Aug 30, 1972.

When was the wreck of the KATIE discovered?

The wreck of the KATIE was discovered in 1972.

What country did the KATIE belong to?

The KATIE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KATIE?

The KATIE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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