Berta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Berta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 11.615 N,7 19.301 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.193583
  • Longitude: 7.321683
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERTA
Type fishing vessel
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1971
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2019

Surveying Details

9.9.71 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541130N, 071930E. (LL 205). NCA YET. H1271/71 13.10.71 SANK IN APPROX 37MTRS WATER, APPROX 8C SSE OF 'P9' BUOY. (HAMBURG NM 3533(T)/71). NCA YET. H3150/69 29.12.71 NDW IN 541142N, 071918E. (HAMBURG NM 4394/71). BR STD. H3734/69 24.7.72 NOW WK SW 22.9MTRS [12FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2427/72). BR STD. H3734/69 15.12.72 NOW WK SW 31.2MTRS [17FMS], IN 541140N, 071926E. (HAMBURG NM 4225/72). NE 1405. H2064/75 21.10.75 NOW WK SW 32.4MTRS IN 541142N, 071924E. (HAMBURG NM 3464/75). BR STD. 6.6.95 SHOWN AS WK SW 32.9MTRS IN 541145N, 071921E [EUR] ON GERMAN 87D [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 11.12.07 SHOWN IN 5411.71N, 0719.27E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 23.4.13 SHOWN AS SW 32.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5411.615N, 0719.301E [WGD] ON DE321002 [EDN 5.26]. 20.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 32MTRS [LAT] IN 5411.615N, 0719.301E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.15].

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH S TANKER ACHATINA. 2 OF 3 CREW RESCUED, 1 LOST. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BERTA wreck located?

The BERTA wreck is located at coordinates 54 11.615 N,7 19.301 E.

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

The BERTA lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 54 11.615 N,7 19.301 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERTA?

The seabed around the BERTA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the BERTA sink?

The BERTA sank on Aug 30, 1971.

When was the wreck of the BERTA discovered?

The wreck of the BERTA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the BERTA belong to?

The BERTA belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the BERTA?

The BERTA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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