Thorvin Karsven Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Thorvin karsven Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.658 N,1 7.002 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.577633
  • Longitude: 1.116700
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THORVIN KARSVEN
Type yacht
Length 6.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1971
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2007

Surveying Details

H3161/69 17.5.71 DW, MAST DRIES 7FT, IN 513433N, 010704E. (PLA TLX DTD 14.4.71). INS AS DW MAST (DRISS 7FT). - NM 718/78. H3161/69 26.11.71 NOT LOCATED. UNDERSTOOD LOCATED IN AUGUST, PARTLY BURIED IN MUD, NOT MORE THAN 2-3FT SHOWING IN GEN DEPTH 15FT. MAST GONE. (THV READY, TH LTR DTD 11.11.71). AMEND TO FOUL. LC 1607. HH244/351/01 5.4.90 EXAM'D JUNE 1987 IN 513437.6N, 010706.3E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 1MTR. (PLA 202/1 & 3, PLA WK/OB REPORT NO.E8/88). BR STD. 26.2.07 GEN DEPTH CHARTED AS DRIES ON BA 1606 [EDN 5 DTD 17.3.05]. CONSIDERED BURIED. (PLA WK LIST REC'D 2.07). AMEND FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED ON PASSAGE FROM BURNHAM ON CROUCH FOR RAMSGATE. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 34.658 N,1 7.002 E
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FAQ

Where is the THORVIN KARSVEN wreck located?

The THORVIN KARSVEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.658 N,1 7.002 E.

When did the THORVIN KARSVEN sink?

The THORVIN KARSVEN sank on Apr 3, 1971.

When was the wreck of the THORVIN KARSVEN discovered?

The wreck of the THORVIN KARSVEN was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the THORVIN KARSVEN?

The THORVIN KARSVEN is classified as a yacht.

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