Gerndale Or Ferndale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gerndale or ferndale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 9.304 N,5 1.024 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.155067
  • Longitude: 5.017067
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERNDALE OR FERNDALE
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 116.5 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 4302
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1944
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H811/52 11.11.71 WRECK LOCATED NEAR SEGELSTEN LT IN 610904N, 050105E (POSN OF LT QUOTED), THOUGHT TO BE 'GERNDALE' (ABOUT 8000GRT), LYING WITH BOWS OUT OF WATER, PARTLY BROKEN UP IN 1945. (OSLO NM 1/48/52). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 16.11.01 NDW SHOWN IN 6109.300N, 0501.200E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 25 [REPRINT 9/01]. NCA, AREA BLUED OUT ON BA 510, BA 299 STS. [SEE ALSO 55294]. 19.1.04 PROPS IN 40MTRS, ACCOMMODATION AT STERN, MANGLED BOW IN 8MTRS, COVERED IN KELP. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JAN'04). HH100/351/21 29.6.04 DIVED IN 6109.304N, 0501.024E [WGD]. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. BOW SECTION BROKEN UP AND COLLAPSING BACK TO MAIN HOLDS WHICH ARE INTACT. STERN INTACT. DECK AT 40MTRS. (D ANGUS, EMAIL DTD 22.56.04). STS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A G. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S GLITTRE BUT UNDER GERMAN CONTROL. OIL ENGINE OF 493NHP. BOMBED AND SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT. (DODS). STRUCK ROCK WHILE CROSSING SOJNEFJORDEN. (DIVER MAGAZINE).

General Comments

BOW SECTION BROKEN UP, REMAINDER INTACT See Also: 55294

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FAQ

Where is the GERNDALE OR FERNDALE wreck located?

The GERNDALE OR FERNDALE wreck is located at coordinates 61 9.304 N,5 1.024 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERNDALE OR FERNDALE?

The seabed around the GERNDALE OR FERNDALE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the GERNDALE OR FERNDALE sink?

The GERNDALE OR FERNDALE sank on Dec 16, 1944.

When was the wreck of the GERNDALE OR FERNDALE discovered?

The wreck of the GERNDALE OR FERNDALE was discovered in 1952.

What country did the GERNDALE OR FERNDALE belong to?

The GERNDALE OR FERNDALE belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the GERNDALE OR FERNDALE?

The GERNDALE OR FERNDALE had a tonnage of 4302 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERNDALE OR FERNDALE?

The GERNDALE OR FERNDALE is classified as a motor vessel.

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