Katie Lyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Katie lyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 27.5 N,73 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.458333
  • Longitude: -73.083333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATIE LYN
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 77.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 767
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3731/69 14.3.88 H3731/69 14.3.88 AGROUND AT POINTE SABLE, NEAR PORT SALUT. (LL 29.2.88). NCA. H3731/69 3.5.88 H3731/69 3.5.88 REFLOATED AND TAKEN TO PORT OF MIRAGOANE, HAITI. (LL 13 & 20.4.88). NCA. HH671/351/01 19.7.89 HH671/351/01 19.7.89 SANK AT MIRAGOANE, PRESUMABLY AT ANCHOR IN JUNE. (LL 12.7.89). NCA, POSN 182730N, 730500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN BAD WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE PUERTO CABELLO, VENEZUELA FOR SANTO DOMINGO, JAMAICA AND WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR LUIS MORALES, GENERAL AGENTS/OPERATORS NAVIERAS VENEZOLANAS, SA.

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FAQ

Where is the KATIE LYN wreck located?

The KATIE LYN wreck is located at coordinates 18 27.5 N,73 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KATIE LYN?

The seabed around the KATIE LYN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KATIE LYN discovered?

The wreck of the KATIE LYN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the KATIE LYN belong to?

The KATIE LYN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KATIE LYN carrying?

The KATIE LYN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KATIE LYN?

The KATIE LYN had a tonnage of 767 tons.

What type of wreck is the KATIE LYN?

The KATIE LYN is classified as a motor vessel.

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