Gerda Toft Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Gerda toft Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 19.96 N,6 24.92 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 38 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GERDA TOFT |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | DK |
| Length | 96 m |
| Width | 14 m |
| Draught | 6.7 |
| Tonnage | 2928 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 23, 1954 |
| Original Detection Year | 1955 |
| Last Detection Year | 1981 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H581/55 21.2.55 NDW PA IN 542000N, 062500E. (LLOYDS LIST). BR STD. H3877/80 3.11.81 WK DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 3667/81). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. H3966/76 11.5.81 TO BE SEARCHED FOR DURING SUMMER OF 1981 BY DH1. (DH1 AZ 2201/81 N3 27.4.81). |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 28, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1944 BY FOUNDATION MARITIME. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JENS TOFT. OVERCOME BY HEAVY SEAS N OF THE FRISIAN ISLANDS. ALL HANDS LOST. (DODS).
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