Bergensgut Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bergensgut Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 15.648 N,1 15.109 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.260800
  • Longitude: -1.251817
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERGENSGUT
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2029
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 1978

Surveying Details

18.4.17 INS WRECK IN 581540N, 011500W ON 2182B. H3875/26 18.6.26 DELETE WRECK FROM 2182B & INS NDW (1917) (PA) ON WK CHARTS. 9.7.73 INS AS WK USC PA 48FMS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 22.8.73 SHOWN ON NC 2182C AS NDW. 5.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 70 MTRS. NC 115. (TONNAGE KNOWN).

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, 60M NNE OF PETERHEAD. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR CHRISTIANSAND. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the BERGENSGUT wreck located?

The BERGENSGUT wreck is located at coordinates 58 15.648 N,1 15.109 W.

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

The BERGENSGUT lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 58 15.648 N,1 15.109 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERGENSGUT?

The seabed around the BERGENSGUT lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the BERGENSGUT sink?

The BERGENSGUT sank on Apr 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BERGENSGUT discovered?

The wreck of the BERGENSGUT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BERGENSGUT belong to?

The BERGENSGUT belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BERGENSGUT carrying?

The BERGENSGUT was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BERGENSGUT?

The BERGENSGUT had a tonnage of 2029 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERGENSGUT?

The BERGENSGUT is classified as a steam ship.

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