Bertha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bertha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 41.505 N,12 40.767 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.691750
  • Longitude: 12.679450
Wreck Depth 13.4 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BERTHA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 1216
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 4, 2020

Surveying Details

H2628/45 7.6.45 WK 13MTRS IN 554132N, 124102E. (DANISH NM 323/43) - NM 1541/45. 1.2.71 SHOWN IN 554133N, 124054E [EUR] ON DANISH CHARTS. LC 790. 10.3.72 MINED SWEDISH SS LIES IN 554430N, 124106E. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.544241A) 27.7.78 SHOWN AS WK 13.2MTRS ON DANISH 133. NE 790. 11.1.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 164DEGS, 1.82M FROM MIDDELGRUNDS FORT LT. (LL WW2) SEP 2015/000312367 14/1/16 SHOWN AS WK 13.4MTRS IN 5541.505N, 1240.767E [WGD] ON DANISH 132 [ED 23 CORR TO 18/12/15]. AMEND AS DW 13.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.544241A) MINED BETWEEN SALTHOLM FLATS & MIDDELGRUND, WHILST EN-ROUTE HAMBURG TO GOTHENBURG. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the BERTHA wreck located?

The BERTHA wreck is located at coordinates 55 41.505 N,12 40.767 E.

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

The BERTHA lies at a depth of about 13.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 41.505 N,12 40.767 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERTHA?

The seabed around the BERTHA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BERTHA sink?

The BERTHA sank on Jan 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BERTHA discovered?

The wreck of the BERTHA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BERTHA belong to?

The BERTHA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the BERTHA carrying?

The BERTHA was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the BERTHA?

The BERTHA had a tonnage of 1216 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERTHA?

The BERTHA is classified as a steam ship.

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