Bertina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bertina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
16 16.05 N,61 35.95 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.267500
  • Longitude: -61.599167
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERTINA
Type dredger
Flag FR
Length 70.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1225
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/350/01 30.11.89 STRANDED IN BAIE MAHAULT, GUADELOUPE. FULLY ASHORE AND REPORTED TOTALLY LOST. (MTL, OCT '89). NCA YET. HH671/465/01 22.6.92 WK, WHICH COVERS AND UNCOVERS, IN 161603N, 613557W. (BREST NM 23/80/92). NCA. 17.6.12 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7324 [2008]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2012

Circumstances of loss

DRIVEN ASHORE DURING HURRICANE 'HUGO'.

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FAQ

Where is the BERTINA wreck located?

The BERTINA wreck is located at coordinates 16 16.05 N,61 35.95 W.

When did the BERTINA sink?

The BERTINA sank on Sep 17, 1989.

When was the wreck of the BERTINA discovered?

The wreck of the BERTINA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the BERTINA belong to?

The BERTINA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the BERTINA?

The BERTINA had a tonnage of 1225 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERTINA?

The BERTINA is classified as a dredger.