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Karanan

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What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Karanan as Motor cargo vessel. It was lost in 1942. Recorded depth: 43-34m. Recorded condition: Wreck is largely intact (9m high) but collapsing.

From the Northern Ireland Ship and Aircraft Wrecks, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs record SWR142

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