Catharina Geertruida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Catharina geertruida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 54.4 N,5 43.476 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.906667
  • Longitude: 5.724600
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Length 29 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 168
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Surveying Details

H3966/76 8.4.81 DW OF FV REORTED IN 540600N, 054300E AT 260405Z MAR. (SEEWARN CUXHAVEN NAV WARNING 257/81). NAVAREA I 055/81 ISSUED. AWAIT NETHERLANDS NM. H3966/76 7.12.81 REPEAT OF ABOVE INFO. (HAMBURG NM 1208(T)/81). - NM 3003(T)/81. H3966/76 5.1.82 NO WRECK IN 540600N, 054300E. ACCORDING TO HNLMS BANCKERT, CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA SANK IN 545436N, 054330E. (HYDRNLNAVY TELEX 4.1.82). BR STD. H3966/76 17.2.82 REFERRED TO AS DANGEROUS WK. (HAMBURG NM 125(T)/82). NCA YET. H2122/80 1.2.83 CONFIRMED AS DW. (HAMBURG NM 4666/82). BR STD. HH328/350/01 8.2.90 NOW WK 38.5MTRS IN 545425N, 054336E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (21)50/1/90). - NM 621/90. 25.2.05 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND WK 38.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000158093 15.1.16 SHOWN AS NDW 38.5MTRS IN 5454.445N, 0543.452E [WGD] ON DE221000 [ED7.0, DTD 10.07.15]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

ENGINE ROOM FLOODED AND REPORTED SINKING. ABANDONED AND LEFT DRIFTING. PRESUMED SUNK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 54.4 N,5 43.476 E
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FAQ

Where is the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA wreck located?

The CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA wreck is located at coordinates 54 54.4 N,5 43.476 E.

How deep is the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA and where exactly is it located?

The CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 54 54.4 N,5 43.476 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA?

The seabed around the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA sink?

The CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA sank on Mar 26, 1981.

When was the wreck of the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA discovered?

The wreck of the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA belong to?

The CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA?

The CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA had a tonnage of 168 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA?

The CATHARINA GEERTRUIDA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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