Klar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Klar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.15 N,1 32.795 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.352500
  • Longitude: 1.546583
Wreck Depth 11.1 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KLAR
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 45
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 90
Tonnage 518
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0065.0,,002.0,220
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018

Surveying Details

H2540/32 29.4.32 SMALL OBSTN LOCATED IN 512104N, 013257E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 35-40FT. (HMS KELLETT, DTD 22.2.32). H2538/79 5.4.79 NUMEROUS SONAR CONTACTS, SMALL PIECES OF WKGE FOUND DURING EXAMINATION OF AREA. NONE CONSTITUTE A HAZARD. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63/78). AMEND TO F BUT COVERED BY F CLOSE SW. [SEE 13861]. HH090/738/01 12.9.97 EXAM'D 14.7.97 IN 512107.0N, 013253.9E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. FISHING TACKLE MAY BE ENTANGLED WITH THE WK. SCOUR EXTENDS 65MTRS TOWARDS 220DEGS. LISTED, BUT NOT LOCATED, FOUL [13861] LIES 40MTRS TO THE SSW AND IS CONSIDERED TO FORM PART OF THIS WK. (NP 1016, HI 738). CHART AS WK 11.1MTRS IN 512107N, 013254E. BR STD. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM TYNE TO ROUEN. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the KLAR wreck located?

The KLAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.15 N,1 32.795 E.

How deep is the KLAR and where exactly is it located?

The KLAR lies at a depth of about 11.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.15 N,1 32.795 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KLAR?

The seabed around the KLAR lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the KLAR sink?

The KLAR sank on Nov 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the KLAR discovered?

The wreck of the KLAR was discovered in 1915.

What country did the KLAR belong to?

The KLAR belonged to NO.

What cargo was the KLAR carrying?

The KLAR was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the KLAR?

The KLAR had a tonnage of 518 tons.

What type of wreck is the KLAR?

The KLAR is classified as a steam ship.

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