Gerhardus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gerhardus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 48.79 N,8 4.622 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.813167
  • Longitude: 8.077033
Wreck Depth 7.7 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERHARDUS
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6401/51 26.10.51 WK 3.3MTRS [1FM 5FT] IN 534852N, 080439E, OR 184.5DEGS, 2.4M FROM ROTER SAND LT, MARKED BY G BUOY. (HAMBURG NM 3229/51) BR STD. H6401/51 11.10.52 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 5.0MTRS [2FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3123/52) - NM 1571/52. H2751/54 21.2.55 POSN NOW FOUL, BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 4317/54) - NM 117/55. 6.4.60 SHOWN AS WK SW 8.0MTRS ON GERMAN 2. NE 3368. 17.8.15 SHOWN AS DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK 7.3MTRS IN 5348.774N, 0804.608E [WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND FOUL 7.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2019
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 48.79 N,8 4.622 E
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FAQ

Where is the GERHARDUS wreck located?

The GERHARDUS wreck is located at coordinates 53 48.79 N,8 4.622 E.

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

The GERHARDUS lies at a depth of about 7.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 48.79 N,8 4.622 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERHARDUS?

The seabed around the GERHARDUS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GERHARDUS discovered?

The wreck of the GERHARDUS was discovered in 1951.