Boy Karl Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Boy karl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 39.702 N,2 15.617 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.661700
- Longitude: 2.260283
|
| Wreck Depth |
39.51 m
|
| Water Depth |
44 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BOY KARL |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
24.4 m |
| Sonar Length |
13.7 |
| Sonar Width |
8.9 |
| Shadow Height |
5.8 |
| Orientation |
128 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 17, 1983
|
| Bottom Texture |
1,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
122.8,,005.8,021.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1983 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 7, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck Details for the Boy Karl located in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk, United Kingdom. The underwater obstruction is positioned at 52 39.702 N, 2 15.617 E. Survey data from 2017 confirms the wreck lies in a general depth of 44 meters with a least multibeam depth of 39.51 meters. The Boy Karl measures approximately 13.7 meters in length, 8.9 meters in width, and has a height of 5.8 meters. The structure is oriented 128/308 degrees and is currently almost entirely buried within a sandwave. The site features a significant scour measuring 122.8 meters long and 5.8 meters deep, trending towards 021 degrees. Historical surveys indicate the wreck was previously examined in 1994 and 1983, with the most recent data reflecting its current status as a settled, sand-covered underwater obstruction.
Surveying Details
H4398/71 28.11.83 LOCATED IN 523942N, 021536E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (TH HARWICH, 18.11.83). INS AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 EXAM'D 23.7.94 IN 523940.50N, 021543.73E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 37.4, FOUL 37.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.0 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. APPEARS WHOLE AND LYING IN A DEEP SCOUR. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2017/000067039 7.8.17 EXAM'D 12.3.17 IN 5239.702N, 0215.617E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS, LENGTH 13.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.9MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 128/308 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 122.8MTRS, 5.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 021 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED IN SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
REPORTED TO HAVE SERIOUS LEAK. PUMPS NOT WORKING. EVENTUALLY SANK.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 39.702 N,2 15.617 E
Boy Karl on Wreck Map
Boy Karl Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BOY KARL wreck located?
The BOY KARL wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.702 N,2 15.617 E.
How deep is the BOY KARL and where exactly is it located?
The BOY KARL lies at a depth of about 39.51 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.702 N,2 15.617 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BOY KARL?
The seabed around the BOY KARL lies at approximately 44 meters deep.
When did the BOY KARL sink?
The BOY KARL sank on Nov 17, 1983.
When was the wreck of the BOY KARL discovered?
The wreck of the BOY KARL was discovered in 1983.
What country did the BOY KARL belong to?
The BOY KARL belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the BOY KARL?
The BOY KARL is classified as a fishing vessel.