Cathrine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cathrine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8 N,14 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.133333
  • Longitude: -14.000000
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATHRINE
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 83.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1885
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 19.11.40 SINKING POSN 500800N. 170000W. (O.U 6353A/40). NO ACTION. 7.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 500800N, 140000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A INKAPLLO, E JAKOBSON & OTHERS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 359NHP. PASSAGE JACKSONVILLE FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED, SHELLED & SUNK. 19 SURVIVORS. (DODS). SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-47. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the CATHRINE wreck located?

The CATHRINE wreck is located at coordinates 50 8 N,14 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHRINE?

The seabed around the CATHRINE lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the CATHRINE sink?

The CATHRINE sank on Jun 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CATHRINE discovered?

The wreck of the CATHRINE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CATHRINE belong to?

The CATHRINE belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the CATHRINE?

The CATHRINE had a tonnage of 1885 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATHRINE?

The CATHRINE is classified as a steam ship.

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