Karianda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Karianda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 56.622 N,1 35.617 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.943700
  • Longitude: -1.593617
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARIANDA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.8 m
Width 5.4 m
Draught 1.8
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 125
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 2000
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0001.2,,000.8,125
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH260/400/06 4.9.00 EPIRB ALERT RECEIVED FROM 5659.0N, 0145.0W. CREW LATER RECOVERED AND OIL NOTED ON THE SURFACE IN 5657.13N, 0131.39W [OGB]. (LL 16.8.00). INS AS NDWPA IN LATTER POSN. BR STD. SEP 2009/000049721 1.7.09 WK LOCATED IN 5656.626N, 0135.624W [WGD] USING DGPS. HT APPROX 4.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 64.5MTRS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HN DTD 2.6.09 FOR HI 1155). INS AS WK USC 59MTRS. - NMS 3955P/09, 4532P/09, 5502P/09. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 EXAM'D 16.6.09 IN 5656.622N, 0135.617W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.35 IN GEN DEPTH 64.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP EXTENDS 1MTRS TOWARDS 125 DEGS FROM SE END. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). AMEND WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 AMEND WK 58MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

TOOK ON WATER AFTER DEVELOPING AN ELECTRICAL FAULT. EPIRB ALERT ISSUED. CREW OF 2 RESCUED FROM DINGY, THE VESSEL HAVING SUNK.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the KARIANDA wreck located?

The KARIANDA wreck is located at coordinates 56 56.622 N,1 35.617 W.

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

The KARIANDA lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 56 56.622 N,1 35.617 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KARIANDA?

The seabed around the KARIANDA lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the KARIANDA sink?

The KARIANDA sank on Aug 14, 2000.

When was the wreck of the KARIANDA discovered?

The wreck of the KARIANDA was discovered in 2000.

What country did the KARIANDA belong to?

The KARIANDA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KARIANDA?

The KARIANDA had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARIANDA?

The KARIANDA is classified as a fishing vessel.