Karhula Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Karhula Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 0 N,4 19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.000000
  • Longitude: 4.316667
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARHULA
Flag FI
Length 93 m
Width 12.9 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 2214
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1950
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 1951
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20 MILES W OF DEN HELDER. (DODS). H1714/50 11.3.50 DWPA IN 530000N, 041900E. (NETHERLANDS NM 41/593/50). - NM 472/50. H1714/50 3.4.51 DELETE. (NETHERLANDS NM 17/221/51). - NM 621/51.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFSB. GES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FINSKA FISKERI A/B (A/B R NORDSTROM & CO). TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE. SPRANG A LEAK, BROKE IN TWO AND FOUNDERED. 18 CREW SAVED, 11 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the KARHULA wreck located?

The KARHULA wreck is located at coordinates 53 0 N,4 19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KARHULA?

The seabed around the KARHULA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the KARHULA sink?

The KARHULA sank on Feb 17, 1950.

When was the wreck of the KARHULA discovered?

The wreck of the KARHULA was discovered in 1950.

What country did the KARHULA belong to?

The KARHULA belonged to FI.

What was the tonnage of the KARHULA?

The KARHULA had a tonnage of 2214 tons.

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