Karen Folmer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Karen folmer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 38.273 N,1 59.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.637883
  • Longitude: -1.984667
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAREN FOLMER
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 48.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck Karen Folmer sunken vessel located near Cherbourg France at coordinates 49 38.273 N 1 59.08 W with a general depth of 24 meters and least depth unknown position accuracy 1 meter documented by UK Hydrographic Office and French wreck records

Surveying Details

H3635/71 20.12.83 H3635/71 20.12.83 SANK IN 493820N, 015900W. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 430/83). INS AS DW PA. - NM 82/84. H2302/84 26.4.84 H2302/84 26.4.84 DW IN 493818N, 015905W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 84 09 20). 5.5.88 5.5.88 COASTER 'KAREN FOLMER' IN 493820N, 015900W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN. GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). 25.2.09 SEP 2009/000006734 25.2.09 DW PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7158 [2ND EDN' 08, 1:50,000]. AMEND IN WGD POSN: 4938.273N, 0159.080W [WGD]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

10.12.83 CAPSIZED & SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN GALE FORCE WINDS. EN ROUTE FROM ST MALO. (LL, 10.12.83).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 38.273 N,1 59.08 W
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FAQ

Where is the KAREN FOLMER wreck located?

The KAREN FOLMER wreck is located at coordinates 49 38.273 N,1 59.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAREN FOLMER?

The seabed around the KAREN FOLMER lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the KAREN FOLMER sink?

The KAREN FOLMER sank on Dec 9, 1983.

When was the wreck of the KAREN FOLMER discovered?

The wreck of the KAREN FOLMER was discovered in 1983.

What country did the KAREN FOLMER belong to?

The KAREN FOLMER belonged to DK.

What cargo was the KAREN FOLMER carrying?

The KAREN FOLMER was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the KAREN FOLMER?

The KAREN FOLMER had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAREN FOLMER?

The KAREN FOLMER is classified as a motor vessel.

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