Katina P Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Katina p Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 4 S,36 53.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.066667
  • Longitude: 36.891667
Water Depth 2750 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATINA P
Type tanker
Flag MT
Length 237.1 m
Width 36.9 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 30890
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH465/350/01 6.5.92 SANK IN 250400S, 365300E. (NAVAREA VII 17/92). SANK IN 250400S, 365330E IN 2400MTRS. (LL, 28.4.92).
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2006

Circumstances of loss

16.4.92 PASSAGE VENEZUEAL FOR FUJAIRAH. DEVELOPED A CRACK WHEN STRUCK BY A LARGE WAVE ON 16.4.92. WAS BEACHED ABOUT 14 MILES N OF INHACA ISLAND, NR MAPUTO, TO PREVENT SINKING. REFLOATED AND TAKEN IN TOW OF SALVAGE TUG JOHN ROSS BUT LATER BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KATINA P wreck located?

The KATINA P wreck is located at coordinates 25 4 S,36 53.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KATINA P?

The seabed around the KATINA P lies at approximately 2750 meters deep.

When did the KATINA P sink?

The KATINA P sank on Apr 26, 1992.

When was the wreck of the KATINA P discovered?

The wreck of the KATINA P was discovered in 1992.

What country did the KATINA P belong to?

The KATINA P belonged to MT.

What cargo was the KATINA P carrying?

The KATINA P was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the KATINA P?

The KATINA P had a tonnage of 30890 tons.

What type of wreck is the KATINA P?

The KATINA P is classified as a tanker.

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