Karen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Karen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 19.41 N,5 19.22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.323500
  • Longitude: -5.320333
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAREN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.6 m
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2014
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details SEP 2014/000017618 28.1.14 SANK IN 5519.41N, 0519.22W [WGD]. (BELFAST CG, EMAIL DTD 23.1.14). INS AS WK USC 30MTRS. - NM 923/14. SEP 2020/000115625 14.5.20 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, WRECK INVESTIGATION SURVEY AS PART OF HI1593). F/V KAREN NOW IDENTIFIED AS WK_IDN 92541, CLOSE SE. AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000271170 14.10.24 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1790). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1961 IN DENMARK. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MFV SAPPHIRE (28MTRS, BUILT 1968). CREW OF 3 RECOVERED BY SAPPHIRE.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL. UK NM 2967/20

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 19.41 N,5 19.22 W
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FAQ

Where is the KAREN wreck located?

The KAREN wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.41 N,5 19.22 W.

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

The KAREN lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 55 19.41 N,5 19.22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAREN?

The seabed around the KAREN lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KAREN discovered?

The wreck of the KAREN was discovered in 2014.

What country did the KAREN belong to?

The KAREN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KAREN?

The KAREN had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAREN?

The KAREN is classified as a fishing vessel.