Charuny Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Charuny Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 54.507 N,1 37.286 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.908450
  • Longitude: -1.621433
Wreck Depth 102 m
Water Depth 107 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARUNY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 80
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1992
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Charuny is located at coordinates 57 54.507 N, 1 37.286 W in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland near Aberdeen. The intact wreck lies on an orientation of 080/260 degrees with a length of 18 meters, a width of 8 meters, and a height of 5.8 meters. Examined using DGPS, the least multibeam depth over the wreck is 102.16 meters in a general surrounding depth of 107.9 meters, featuring a 0.9-meter deep scour leading southeast from each end and no magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

HH262/350/01 27.2.92 SANK IN 575442N, 013654E [OGB]. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 10.2.92). INS AS WK USCPA 90MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 20.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 24.5.09 IN 5754.507N, 0137.286W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 102.16 IN GEN DEPTH 107.9MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP LEADS SE FROM EACH END. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). AMEND WK 102MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. REPORTED TAKING IN WATER. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK DESPITE SUPPLY OF PUMPS.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, INTACT, MINOR SCOUR LEADS SE FROM ENDS

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FAQ

Where is the CHARUNY wreck located?

The CHARUNY wreck is located at coordinates 57 54.507 N,1 37.286 W.

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

The CHARUNY lies at a depth of about 102 meters and is located at coordinates 57 54.507 N,1 37.286 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARUNY?

The seabed around the CHARUNY lies at approximately 107 meters deep.

When did the CHARUNY sink?

The CHARUNY sank on Feb 10, 1992.

When was the wreck of the CHARUNY discovered?

The wreck of the CHARUNY was discovered in 1992.

What country did the CHARUNY belong to?

The CHARUNY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHARUNY?

The CHARUNY had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARUNY?

The CHARUNY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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