Karla Sorensen Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Karla sorensen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 55.015 N,7 55.431 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.916917
- Longitude: 7.923850
|
| Wreck Depth |
17.1 m
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KARLA SORENSEN |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
DK |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1948 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 26, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Karla Sorensen, formerly identified as the Danish MV Carla Jorgensen, is a documented underwater obstruction located in the North Sea. The wreck is currently charted at the coordinates 53 55.015 N, 07 55.431 E. Following its initial sinking, historical survey data indicates the site has been subject to multiple hydrographic examinations. The wreck is officially classified as swept clear, with the latest recorded least depth measurement verified at 17.1 meters. Navigational charts, including German nautical chart DE421030, identify this site as an underwater hazard to shipping. Mariners and researchers should note the updated position of 53 55.015 N, 07 55.431 E for the Karla Sorensen, which serves as the most accurate location for this North Sea maritime obstruction.
Surveying Details
H1976/48 18.3.48 DANISH MV CARLA JORGENSEN SUNK IN 535500N, 075600E APPROX. (HAMBURG TNM 8/367/48). NCA YET. H1976/48 24.11.48 WK, LEAST DEPTH 13.7MTRS [7FMS 3FT], IN 535505N, 075534E. NAME GIVEN AS KARLA SORENSEN. (HAMBURG NM 2248/48). NE 3346. H2196/54 2.9.59 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.0MTRS [8FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2410/59). - NM 1748/59. 21.3.72 SHOWN AS A GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN WK CHART 49 [1971 EDN]. H3199/74 14.3.77 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.7MTRS [8FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 339/77). BR STD. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 15.7MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [REPRINT 1986]. NC 3761. H2933/87 6.7.88 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.3MTRS IN 535503N, 075529E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (21)2/22/88). BR STD. 22.10.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 15.9MTRS IN 5355.010N, 0755.403E [WGD] ON GERMAN 2 [INT 1456] [JAN '07 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3617. SEP 2008/000073488 8.10.08 SHOWN AS WK SW 17.1MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 2 [2008 EDN, 1:50,000]. BR STD. 14.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 17.1MTRS IN 5355.015N, 0755.431E [WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD7.8.15). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
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53 55.015 N,7 55.431 E
Karla Sorensen on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the KARLA SORENSEN wreck located?
The KARLA SORENSEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.015 N,7 55.431 E.
How deep is the KARLA SORENSEN and where exactly is it located?
The KARLA SORENSEN lies at a depth of about 17.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55.015 N,7 55.431 E.
How deep is the seabed around the KARLA SORENSEN?
The seabed around the KARLA SORENSEN lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the KARLA SORENSEN discovered?
The wreck of the KARLA SORENSEN was discovered in 1948.
What country did the KARLA SORENSEN belong to?
The KARLA SORENSEN belonged to DK.
What type of wreck is the KARLA SORENSEN?
The KARLA SORENSEN is classified as a motor vessel.