Ketty Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ketty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 21.21 N,8 6.42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.353500
  • Longitude: 8.107000
Wreck Depth 2.4 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name KETTY
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1950
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Ketty is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 56 21.21 N, 8 6.42 E in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and Danish charts trace the site from its initial reporting in 1955, through depth amendments establishing a 2.4 meter clearance over the submerged wreck, up to its official classification as a dead wreck in 2016 when it was removed from active navigational charts.

Surveying Details

18.5.55 ST SHOWN IN 562116N, 080650E ON DANISH CHART. - NM 987/55. H1909/55 22.10.63 AMEND TO WK 2.4MTRS. (DANISH NM 1496/63) R/S. 3.8.88 WK 2.4MTRS IN 562115N, 080630E [EUR]. SEP 2016/000072600 13.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON DENMARK 93. [ED 8, CORR TO 26/02/16]. AMEND TO DEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the KETTY wreck located?

The KETTY wreck is located at coordinates 56 21.21 N,8 6.42 E.

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

The KETTY lies at a depth of about 2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 56 21.21 N,8 6.42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KETTY?

The seabed around the KETTY lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the KETTY sink?

The KETTY sank on Feb 2, 1950.

When was the wreck of the KETTY discovered?

The wreck of the KETTY was discovered in 1955.

What country did the KETTY belong to?

The KETTY belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the KETTY?

The KETTY is classified as a steam ship.

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