Gerd Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gerd Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 26.352 N,8 16.06 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.439200
  • Longitude: 8.267667
Wreck Depth 1.9 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERD
Type dredger
Flag DK
Length 28.8 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 143
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2024

Surveying Details

9.12.69 SUNK IN APPS TO ESBJERG, ONLY FORESHIP VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. PARTIALLY BLOCKING CHANNEL, SALVAGE LIKELY. (LLOYDS VOL.198) NCA YET. H4157/63 9.12.69 ST IN 552623N, 081612E, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.5S, CLOSE N. (COPENHAGEN NM 1682/69) BR STD. H4157/63 13.7.70 BUOY REMOVED. (COPENHAGEN NM 941/70) BR STD. 9.7.71 REPORTED THAT VESSEL HAS DISAPPEARED IN SANDY BOTTOM. (LLOYDS VOL.205) NCA. 13.5.77 ST SHOWN ON DANISH 95 [1976 EDN]. NE 417. 12.8.81 SHOWN IN 552622.5N, 081612E [EUR] ON DANISH 95. NC 417. H4157/63 2.3.84 DELETE. (DANISH NM 237/84) AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. H1271/83 18.4.88 DW SHOWN IN 552621N, 081608E [EUR] ON DANISH 95 [1987 EDN]. AMENDED BACK TO LIVE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1913, SANK IN GRAADYB BARRE, OFF ESBJERG IN HEAVY WEATHER, WHILST ON PASSAGE CANCERGRUNDEN FOR ESBJERG. CREW OF 2 RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.198 & 205)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 26.352 N,8 16.06 E
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FAQ

Where is the GERD wreck located?

The GERD wreck is located at coordinates 55 26.352 N,8 16.06 E.

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

The GERD lies at a depth of about 1.9 meters and is located at coordinates 55 26.352 N,8 16.06 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERD?

The seabed around the GERD lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the GERD sink?

The GERD sank on Nov 4, 1969.

When was the wreck of the GERD discovered?

The wreck of the GERD was discovered in 1969.

What country did the GERD belong to?

The GERD belonged to DK.

What cargo was the GERD carrying?

The GERD was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the GERD?

The GERD had a tonnage of 143 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERD?

The GERD is classified as a dredger.

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