Katy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Katy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.964 N,4 7.798 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.332733
  • Longitude: -4.129967
Wreck Depth 8.14 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.4 m
Shadow Height 0.71
Orientation 44
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1994
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details HH212/420/02 19.1.94 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.7MTRS, LOCATED IN 531957.5N, 040744.5W. MARKED BY TWO PELLETS WITH R FLAGS. TH INTEND TO MARK WITH UNLIT BUOY. THOUGHT TO BE THE KATY. (TH, TELEX 18.1.94) - NCA YET. HH212/420/02 25.1.94 MARKED BY UNLIT G CONL BUOY LAID 50MTRS N OF WK. (TH NM 3/94 G1) - NM 483/94. HH212/420/02 10.2.94 EXAM'D 18.1.94 IN 531957.5N, 040744.5W USING GPS, DECCA AND RADAR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.5 IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS [LAT]. (THL FARNE, WK REPORT 18.1.94) WK MARKED BY RED CAN BUOY!! (TH, HARWICH 24.1.94) - NCA YET. HH212/420/02 3.3.94 EXAM'D 9.2.94 BY THV MERMAID. ONE ISOLATED DEPTH OF 2.2MTRS [LAT] OBTAINED BUT THOUGHT TO BE FROM LINES ATTACHED TO WK. LEAST REPEATABLE DEPTH 4.2 IN GEN DEPTH 7.6MTRS. POSN CONFIRMED. (THV MERMAID, 9.2.94) NO REFERENCE TO BUOY. - BR STD. HH212/420/03 16.3.94 EXAM'D 2.3.94. REPORTED POSN CONFIRMED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.2 IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.9MTRS. (THL FARNE, WK REPORT 7.3.94) - NFA. HH212/420/03 3.6.94 BUOY REMOVED, DEPTH CONFIRMED. (TH NM 24/94) - NM 2204/94. SEP 2019/000245915 05.12.2019 EXAM'D 18.04.2019; IN 5319.964N, 0407.798W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LENGTH 3.2MTRS, WIDTH 1.3MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 044/224 DEGS.(CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1573).INS DW 8.1MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

21.1.94 REPORTED OVERDUE. REASON FOR LOSS UNCERTAIN. (FISHING NEWS, 21.1.94).

General Comments

POSSIBLY LINES ATTACHED TO WK. HEAVILY DEGRADED WRECK.

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FAQ

Where is the KATY wreck located?

The KATY wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.964 N,4 7.798 W.

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

The KATY lies at a depth of about 8.14 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.964 N,4 7.798 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KATY?

The seabed around the KATY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the KATY sink?

The KATY sank on Jan 17, 1994.

When was the wreck of the KATY discovered?

The wreck of the KATY was discovered in 1994.

What country did the KATY belong to?

The KATY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KATY?

The KATY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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