Katina Bulgari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Katina bulgari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.488 N,0 31.241 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.591467
  • Longitude: 0.520683
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATINA BULGARI
Type steam ship
Flag GRE
Length 118.9 m
Width 16 m
Draught 7.8
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 37
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 110
Tonnage 4569
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1939
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 000.0,000.0,000.0,000
Debris Field CLOSE TO E END
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2014

Surveying Details

H1434/39 22.2.39 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 5FT. DISPERSAL OPERATIONS TO TAKE PLACE. (TELECON TH 16.2.39 & THNM 6/39). - TNM 370/39. H6517/39 2.10.39 WK IS MARKED BY TWO UNLIGHTED BUOYS. (TH). - NM 2158/39. H6517/39 18.11.39 LEAST DEPTH 42FT [LWOST] IN 533500N, 003000E APPROX. ALL BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (TH 9.11.39). INS WK 7FMS. - FNM 2568/39. H5204/46 12.8.48 LOCATED IN 533528N, 003121E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT, FOUL AT 39FT. LYING IN A SCOUR 3FT DEEP. GEN DEPTH 60-62FT. (HMSMLS & HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.7.48). AMEND TO WK 6.25FMS. - NM 1779/48. H5204/46 24.6.68 EXAM'D 28.5.68 IN 533528N, 003119E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 33FT, FOUL 34FT. GEN DEPTH 58FT [LAT]. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS ECHO, 28.5.68). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 5FT. - NM 1110/68. 19.6.75 AMEND TO WK 10.7MTRS. NC 107. H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 54/77). NCA YET. H3805/72 19.10.79 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 8.3MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIGNAL DTD 19.10.79). - NM 2600(P)/79. H3805/72 13.11.79 LEAST DEPTH 8.3 TO 8.8MTRS [LAT] CONFIRMED. N CARD BUOY, QKFL, ESTABLISHED 200FT N. (TH, TELEX 13.11.79). - NM 2833/79. H5084/77 18.3.80 EXAM'D 17.10.79 IN 533528N, 003120E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.3 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS. APPEARS TO BE LYING WITH ONLY UPPER WORKS SHOWING ABOVE SEABED. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED AT W END. 100MTR LONG SCOUR. (SOISS, HI 64/79). 23.10.80 BEING DISPERSED BY E KIRKPATRICK, HUMBER DIVERS LTD. OPS ALMOST COMPLETED. (E GILES, 22.10.80). H3805/72 28.5.81 CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 13MTRS [LAT]. BUOY REMOVED. (TH YARMOUTH, TELEX 19.5.81). - NM 1261/81. H1944/80 21.4.82 EXAM'D 21.5.81 IN 533528N, 003120E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.03MTRS. LYING, V BROKEN UP, 113/293DEGS. SONAR LENGTH 132MTRS, BEAM 21MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). NCA. SEP 2013/000180690 11.7.14 EXAM'D 11.12.13 IN 5335.488N, 0031.241E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.44 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 37MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS ESE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). AMEND WK 14.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KATINS '33. EX-GRELWEN, EX-TONWEN, EX-TAVIAN. BUILT IN 1912 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO LTD, STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GEORGE J PAPAYANNAKIS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 409HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON. PASSAGE HULL FOR BUENOS AIRES. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH AMERICAN SS MEANTICUT (6061 GRT) IN FOG SOME 5 MILES S OF HUMBER LTV. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the KATINA BULGARI wreck located?

The KATINA BULGARI wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.488 N,0 31.241 E.

How deep is the KATINA BULGARI and where exactly is it located?

The KATINA BULGARI lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.488 N,0 31.241 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KATINA BULGARI?

The seabed around the KATINA BULGARI lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the KATINA BULGARI sink?

The KATINA BULGARI sank on Feb 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the KATINA BULGARI discovered?

The wreck of the KATINA BULGARI was discovered in 1939.

What country did the KATINA BULGARI belong to?

The KATINA BULGARI belonged to GRE.

What cargo was the KATINA BULGARI carrying?

The KATINA BULGARI was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KATINA BULGARI?

The KATINA BULGARI had a tonnage of 4569 tons.

What type of wreck is the KATINA BULGARI?

The KATINA BULGARI is classified as a steam ship.

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