Gerhard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gerhard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.747 N,1 48.099 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.095783
  • Longitude: 1.801650
Wreck Depth 19.67 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERHARD
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Sonar Length 62.6
Sonar Width 11.8
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 61
Tonnage 777
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1949
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 179.7,002.8,031.0
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2727/49 12.5.49 INS WK 10FMS IN 520524N, 014809E. H2727/49 20.7.49 AMEND TO WK 8FMS 2FT IN 520552N 014818E. H2727/49 18.3.59 OROPESA SWEEP 19.5.49. CLEAR AT 50FT. E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 83FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.6.49). H3273/61 10.9.62 WK LOCATED IN 520544N, 014809E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65 IN GEN DEPTH 87FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). AMEND POSN. 7.11.73 AMEND TO SW 15.2MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 5.1.77 EXAM'D IN 5.8.76 520545N, 014812E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.2 FOUL AT 19.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 25-26MTRS. SCOUR 26.8MTRS DEEP. MEDIUM SIZED - 60 X 20MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. NO SIGNS OF BREAKING UP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37/76). BR STD. H4580/87 24.10.88 WK LOCATED IN 520550N, 014810E [EUR]. 60MTRS LONG, LYING 085/265 DEG. NO DISCERNIBLE HT. (CABLE & WIRLESS, 15.9.88). NCA. HH090/616/01 6.1.95 EXAM'D 11.8.94 IN 520543.06N, 014812.46E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.6, FOUL 18.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.7 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. INTACT AND APPEARS UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. 23.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC; WK IN 5205.747N, 0148.101E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.05MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. NFS. (DS26 ORFORD INSHORE MCZ, CEFAS SURVEY 2012). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH SW 18.6MTRS. SEP 2017/000091759 5.9.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5205.747N, 0148.099E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 62.6MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HEIGHT 7.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 061/241 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 179.75MTRS, 2.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 031DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 19.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SWEDISH MV CARBONIA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 5.747 N,1 48.099 E
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FAQ

Where is the GERHARD wreck located?

The GERHARD wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.747 N,1 48.099 E.

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

The GERHARD lies at a depth of about 19.67 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.747 N,1 48.099 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERHARD?

The seabed around the GERHARD lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the GERHARD sink?

The GERHARD sank on May 4, 1949.

When was the wreck of the GERHARD discovered?

The wreck of the GERHARD was discovered in 1949.

What country did the GERHARD belong to?

The GERHARD belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the GERHARD?

The GERHARD had a tonnage of 777 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERHARD?

The GERHARD is classified as a steam ship.

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