Gerarda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gerarda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.922 N,0 55.989 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.515367
  • Longitude: -0.933150
Wreck Depth 22.44 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERARDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78.3 m
Width 10.5 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 83
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 5.26
Orientation 52
Tonnage 1082
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1882
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 035.0,,001.0,070.0
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4121/76 10.1.77 WK EXAM'D 16.6.76 IN 503053N, 005554W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.4 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS, LENGTH 106MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS AND IS PROBABLY BROKEN IN TWO. HIGHEST POINT IS APPROX 38MTRS FROM SW END. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 19.7MTRS [10FMS 4FT]. - NM 492/77. H1284/78/200 8.6.78 FOUND TO BE WK OF CARGO VESSEL, PROBABLY WW1 OR BEFORE. VERY CORRODED AND BROKEN UP. STANDS MOSTLY 6 TO 12FT HIGH. HIGHEST PART - 2 BOILERS ABOUT 18 TO 20FT HIGH. LIES NE/SW WITH BOW NE. HAS SINGLE 4-BLADED IRON PROPELLER OF ABOUT 12FT DIAMETER. (M WALSH, 26.5.78). NCA. HH100/351/02 23.2.90 WK IN 503054.5N, 005602W [OGB] USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED AS THE 'GERARDA' - BELL RECOVERED. VERY BROKEN UP WITH MAX HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED OF ABOUT 4MTRS. LIES WITH STERN UPSIDE DOWN AND REDUCED IN HEIGHT TOWARDS THE BOWS. (J MCINTYRE, 14.2.90). NCA. HH090/952/01 27.10.03 LOCATED IN 5030.904N, 0055.990W [WGD]. LIES OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). NCA. HH091/005/01 26.11.03 EXAM'D 2.8.03 IN 5030.926N, 0056.024W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.6, FOUL 22.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.5 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, PARTIALLY INTACT WK. (NP 1016, HI 1005). AMEND SW 22.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2008/000063788 30.7.08 FISHING GEAR REPORTED FLOATING BELOW SURFACE. (WZ 1038/08). NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 4.5.17 EXAM'D 13.11.16 IN 5030.922N, 0055.989W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.44MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 5.26MTRS. ORIENTATION 052/232 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 35MTRS, 1MTR DEEP TOWARDS 070 DEGS. BROKEN INTO TWO SECTIONS; SOUTHERN SECTION PRESUMED STERN DUE TO PRESENCE OF SINGLE BOILER. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND TO DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY C MITCHELL & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J FAWCETT, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 180NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR GENOA. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SCOTTISH BARQUE 'BENARES', WHICH ALSO SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the GERARDA wreck located?

The GERARDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.922 N,0 55.989 W.

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

The GERARDA lies at a depth of about 22.44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.922 N,0 55.989 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GERARDA?

The seabed around the GERARDA lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the GERARDA sink?

The GERARDA sank on Oct 24, 1882.

When was the wreck of the GERARDA discovered?

The wreck of the GERARDA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GERARDA belong to?

The GERARDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GERARDA carrying?

The GERARDA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GERARDA?

The GERARDA had a tonnage of 1082 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERARDA?

The GERARDA is classified as a steam ship.

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