Kartli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kartli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 42.229 N,5 44.913 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.703817
  • Longitude: -5.748550
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARTLI
Type fishing vessel
Flag RU
Length 79.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1920
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH272/350/02 20.12.91 HH272/350/02 20.12.91 AGROUND ON ISLE OF GIGHA IN 554200N, 054500W APPROX. (CLYDE CG, 19.12.91). NCA YET. HH272/350/02 24.1.92 HH272/350/02 24.1.92 REMAINS AGROUND, LYING NW/SE WITH 25DEG LIST TO PORT. SALVORS REPORT THAT HER BOTTOM HAS BEEN TORN OUT. (CLYDE CG, TELEX 24 & 30.12.91). NCA YET. HH272/350/02 11.2.92 HH272/350/02 11.2.92 STILL AGROUND. NO SALVAGE DECISIONS YET. CARGO TO BE DUMPED. (LL, 24.1.92). SALVAGE UNLIKELY. (FISHING NEWS, 31.1.92). HH100/351/05 10.3.92 HH100/351/05 10.3.92 IN 554214N, 054451W [OGB] LYING ALONG ROCK LEDGE WITH BOW SE, A SLIGHT LIST TO PORT AND STERN AWASH AT HW ON 29.12.91. (P J MOIR, 4.3.92). HH272/350/02 10.3.92 HH272/350/02 10.3.92 CONFIRMED STILL AGROUND. (CLYDE CG, TELECON 10.3.92). INS ST IN 554214N, 054451W [OGB]. BR STD. HH272/350/02 17.3.92 HH272/350/02 17.3.92 WK TO BE SOLD 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. (LL, 13.3.92). HH272/400/01 8.12.92 HH272/400/01 8.12.92 REFLOATING OPS COMMENCED BY SWAN SALVAGE, OF PETERHEAD. IF SUCCESSFUL VESSEL MAY BE TOWED TO TURKEY. (LL, 25.11.92). NCA YET. 1994 VESSEL BROKE UP IN GALES OF WINTER 1993. SOME WRECKAGE STILL VISIBLE ABOVE WATER & ASHORE AMONG ROCKS. MOST OF WRECK LIES IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS) 11.4.08 11.4.08 EUT POSN: 5542.229N, 0544.913W. NE 2475.
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2008

Circumstances of loss

19.12.91 REPORTED TO BE IN DIFFICULTIES WHEN HEAVY SEA SMASHED BRIDGE WINDOW. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LEFT ADRIFT. CAME ASHORE ON 19.12.91. (CLYDE CG) STERN TRWALING FACTORY SHIP BUILT 1966 BY VEB VOLKSWERFT, STRALSUND. BRIDGE SMASHED & ENGINE ROOM FLOODED BY A FREAK WAVE. 4 OF 51 CREW KILLED. PHOTO OF GROUNDED VESSEL. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECKS OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND)

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FAQ

Where is the KARTLI wreck located?

The KARTLI wreck is located at coordinates 55 42.229 N,5 44.913 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KARTLI?

The seabed around the KARTLI lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the KARTLI sink?

The KARTLI sank on Dec 19, 1991.

When was the wreck of the KARTLI discovered?

The wreck of the KARTLI was discovered in 1991.

What country did the KARTLI belong to?

The KARTLI belonged to RU.

What cargo was the KARTLI carrying?

The KARTLI was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,fish.

What was the tonnage of the KARTLI?

The KARTLI had a tonnage of 1920 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARTLI?

The KARTLI is classified as a fishing vessel.

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