Garnes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Garnes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.108 N,5 5.226 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.435133
  • Longitude: 5.087100
Wreck Depth 20.72 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARNES
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1559
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2622/47 27.5.47 WK WITH MASTS SHOWING IN 532616N, 050530E APPROX. (NETHERLANDS NM 96/1371/47). - NM 1341/47. H2622/47 28.7.60 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS TEAZER, HN). - NM 1784/60. H2671/63 22.11.66 NOW 19.9MTRS IN 532612N, 050517E. (HAGUE NM 3347/66). - NM 2185/66. 18.9.89 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE, NAMED. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS NO. M10 584). NC 1405. HH340/351/01 15.1.90 NOW WK 15MTRS IN 532609.5N, 050518.5E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 704/89). - NM 304/90. HH340/670/01 20.6.94 NOW WK 20.8MTRS IN 532611N, 050520E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 334/94). - NM 2394/94. SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS WK 20.5MTRS IN 5326.144N, 0505.253E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 212 [MAY '06 EDN]. BR STD. 18.5.09 NAME GIVEN AS GARNES, WK 20.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5326.1N, 0505.2E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. M10 584). 15.4.11 SHOWN AS WK 20.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5326.122N, 0505.235E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 29.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1930 BY BERGENS MEK. VERKSTED, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 138NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S KR. JEBSENS REDERI. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK OFF TERSCHELLING. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GARNES wreck located?

The GARNES wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.108 N,5 5.226 E.

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

The GARNES lies at a depth of about 20.72 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.108 N,5 5.226 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GARNES?

The seabed around the GARNES lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the GARNES sink?

The GARNES sank on Mar 24, 1947.

When was the wreck of the GARNES discovered?

The wreck of the GARNES was discovered in 1947.

What country did the GARNES belong to?

The GARNES belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the GARNES?

The GARNES had a tonnage of 1559 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARNES?

The GARNES is classified as a steam ship.

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