Gerlen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gerlen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.845 N,0 9.642 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.630750
  • Longitude: -0.160700
Wreck Depth 45.65 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERLEN (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Length 38.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1972
Bottom Texture 4/17
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2016

Surveying Details

H3950/70 21.7.72 WK IN 503818N, 000642W. (LLOYDS 209). CHART AS USC PA 15MTRS [8FMS]. - NM 1487/72. NAVEAM 295/72 ISSUED. 30.12.74 WRECK REPD IN 503809N, 000654W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 1974). NCA. H1965/76 27.11.80 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. SANDWAVE AREA. WK EXAM'D 15.5.80 IN 503749N, 000933W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.2 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 38.6MTRS, BEAM 6.2MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. LYING NW/SE, BOWS NW, IN AREA OF SANDWAVES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. H1310/86/10 3.4.86 EXAM'D IN 1983. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES, WK NO 037). SEP 2015/000083466 3.2.16 EXAM'D 20.09.15 IN 5037.845N, 0009.642W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48.15MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 32MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LARGELY INTACT WRECK, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH CYPRIOT MV 'GOTLAND' WHILST EN-ROUTE PAR TO UTERSEN. (LLOYDS 209).

General Comments

UK NM 3576/18

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FAQ

Where is the GERLEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GERLEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.845 N,0 9.642 W.

How deep is the GERLEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GERLEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45.65 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.845 N,0 9.642 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GERLEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GERLEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the GERLEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GERLEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 19, 1972.

When was the wreck of the GERLEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GERLEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What was the tonnage of the GERLEN (POSSIBLY)?

The GERLEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERLEN (POSSIBLY)?

The GERLEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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