Kara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 59 N,105 53.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 0.983333
  • Longitude: 105.891667
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 100.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3278
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/350/01 2.2.90 HH553/350/01 2.2.90 REPORTED LISTING WHEN IN POSN 005400N, 1058448E (?1054848E). LATER REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK 7.2 MILES NE OF THAT POSN. (LL 10.1.90). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-ROLITA '89, EX-CAMPANILLA '88, EX-KENG HOI '82. BUILT IN 1973 BY KOCHINKEN ZOSEN, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZULKAR SHIPPING CORP. PASSAGE BANJARMASIN FOR BANGKOK. REPORTED TO BE LISTING IN ROUGH WEATHER. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KARA wreck located?

The KARA wreck is located at coordinates 0 59 N,105 53.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KARA?

The seabed around the KARA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the KARA sink?

The KARA sank on Jan 6, 1990.

When was the wreck of the KARA discovered?

The wreck of the KARA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the KARA belong to?

The KARA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the KARA carrying?

The KARA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KARA?

The KARA had a tonnage of 3278 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARA?

The KARA is classified as a carrier.

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