Berta Kienass Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Berta kienass Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.864 N,4 39.786 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.247733
  • Longitude: 4.663100
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERTA KIENASS
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Shadow Height 3.3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1962
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Surveying Details

H1137/62 6.4.62 WK 14MTRS IN 531456N, 043953E APPROX. (HAGUE NM 581/62). H1137/62 6.9.63 DW PA IN 531500N, 044136E. (HAGUE NM 2324/63). - NM 1857/63. 16.10.71 MS 'HERMELYN' FOUND WK IN 531458N, 043948E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 15/1970). H2062/71 15.12.71 NOW WK 20.2MTRS [11FMS] IN 531458N, 043948E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 3168/71). - NM 79/72. H4753/82 30.1.86 NOW WK 20.3MTRS IN 531456N, 043953E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 676/85). NCA. 7.8.89 BERTA KIENASS, WK 20.3MTRS IN 531455.8N, 043952.7E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. L14 1001). HH340/630/02 14.7.94 NOW WK 19.8MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 372/94). - NM 2584/94. 3.5.07 SHOWN AS WK 19.5MTRS IN 5314.883N, 0439.803E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632. SEP 2009/000033930 6.5.09 NOW WK 19.4MTRS [LLWS] IN 5314.86N, 0439.78E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 18/215/09). - NM 2880/09. 15.4.11 SHOWN AS WK 19.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5314.865N, 0439.782E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 29.12.10].

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the BERTA KIENASS wreck located?

The BERTA KIENASS wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.864 N,4 39.786 E.

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

The BERTA KIENASS lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 14.864 N,4 39.786 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERTA KIENASS?

The seabed around the BERTA KIENASS lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BERTA KIENASS sink?

The BERTA KIENASS sank on Feb 17, 1962.

When was the wreck of the BERTA KIENASS discovered?

The wreck of the BERTA KIENASS was discovered in 1962.

What country did the BERTA KIENASS belong to?

The BERTA KIENASS belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the BERTA KIENASS?

The BERTA KIENASS is classified as a motor vessel.

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