Katy Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Katy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 19.964 N,4 7.798 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.332733
- Longitude: -4.129967
|
| Wreck Depth |
8.14 m
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KATY |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
9.4 m |
| Shadow Height |
0.71 |
| Orientation |
44 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 17, 1994
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.4, |
| Original Detection Year |
1994 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 5, 2019 |
Surveying Details
HH212/420/02 19.1.94 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.7MTRS, LOCATED IN 531957.5N, 040744.5W. MARKED BY TWO PELLETS WITH R FLAGS. TH INTEND TO MARK WITH UNLIT BUOY. THOUGHT TO BE THE KATY. (TH, TELEX 18.1.94) - NCA YET. HH212/420/02 25.1.94 MARKED BY UNLIT G CONL BUOY LAID 50MTRS N OF WK. (TH NM 3/94 G1) - NM 483/94. HH212/420/02 10.2.94 EXAM'D 18.1.94 IN 531957.5N, 040744.5W USING GPS, DECCA AND RADAR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.5 IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS [LAT]. (THL FARNE, WK REPORT 18.1.94) WK MARKED BY RED CAN BUOY!! (TH, HARWICH 24.1.94) - NCA YET. HH212/420/02 3.3.94 EXAM'D 9.2.94 BY THV MERMAID. ONE ISOLATED DEPTH OF 2.2MTRS [LAT] OBTAINED BUT THOUGHT TO BE FROM LINES ATTACHED TO WK. LEAST REPEATABLE DEPTH 4.2 IN GEN DEPTH 7.6MTRS. POSN CONFIRMED. (THV MERMAID, 9.2.94) NO REFERENCE TO BUOY. - BR STD. HH212/420/03 16.3.94 EXAM'D 2.3.94. REPORTED POSN CONFIRMED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.2 IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.9MTRS. (THL FARNE, WK REPORT 7.3.94) - NFA. HH212/420/03 3.6.94 BUOY REMOVED, DEPTH CONFIRMED. (TH NM 24/94) - NM 2204/94. SEP 2019/000245915 05.12.2019 EXAM'D 18.04.2019; IN 5319.964N, 0407.798W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LENGTH 3.2MTRS, WIDTH 1.3MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 044/224 DEGS.(CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1573).INS DW 8.1MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
21.1.94 REPORTED OVERDUE. REASON FOR LOSS UNCERTAIN. (FISHING NEWS, 21.1.94).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 19.964 N,4 7.798 W
Katy on Wreck Map
Katy Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the KATY wreck located?
The KATY wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.964 N,4 7.798 W.
How deep is the KATY and where exactly is it located?
The KATY lies at a depth of about 8.14 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.964 N,4 7.798 W.
How deep is the seabed around the KATY?
The seabed around the KATY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the KATY sink?
The KATY sank on Jan 17, 1994.
When was the wreck of the KATY discovered?
The wreck of the KATY was discovered in 1994.
What country did the KATY belong to?
The KATY belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the KATY?
The KATY is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
POSSIBLY LINES ATTACHED TO WK. HEAVILY DEGRADED WRECK.