Geta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Geta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 56.851 N,15 44.267 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.947517
  • Longitude: 15.737783
Wreck Depth 12.6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name GETA
Type motor vessel
Flag BS
Tonnage 1259
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2024

Surveying Details

HH165/410/02 1.10.00 SANK IN 5528.0N, 1544.5E. (LL, 3.10.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH315/470/04 1.10.01 SUNK IN 5556.888N, 1544.327E [WGD]. DEPTH OVER WK IS APPROX 3-4MTRS. TWO N CARDINAL SPAR BUOYS 50MTRS N OF WK, S CARDINAL LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL, 50MTRS S OF WK. (SWEDISH NM 38/704(T)/01). INS AS DW WITH ONE N CARD SPAR BUOY & S CARD LT BUOY. - NM 4354/01. HH315/470/04 21.5.02 NOW IN 5556.851N, 1544.267E [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH APPROX 11MTRS. BUOYAGE WITHDRAWN. (SWEDISH NM 17/220/02). - NM 2642/02. HH315/470/05 5.6.03 NOW SW 10.2MTRS. (SWEDISH NM 22/1191/03). - NM 2919/03. SEP 2015/000273613 23.1.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 5556.851N, 1544.267E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 71. (EDN 3, COR 18.11.15). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000150019 2.9.16 SHOWN AS DW 12.6MTRS IN 5556.851N, 1544.267E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 741. [ED 2, COR 19.04.16]. AMEND TO DW 12.6MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

3.10.00 SANK AFTER BEING IN COLLISION WITH MV GRANEBORG, 2863GT. GRANEBORG HIT THE PORT SIDE OF GETA AND CAUSED A LARGE HOLE. SWEDISH MARINE SALVAGE VESSEL BELOS WAS QUICKLY ALONGSIDE BUT FAILED TO KEEP GETA AFLOAT. CREW OF 6 RESCUED. PASSAGE KARLSHAM FOR GDANSK. (LL, 3.10.00).

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FAQ

Where is the GETA wreck located?

The GETA wreck is located at coordinates 55 56.851 N,15 44.267 E.

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

The GETA lies at a depth of about 12.6 meters and is located at coordinates 55 56.851 N,15 44.267 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GETA?

The seabed around the GETA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the GETA sink?

The GETA sank on Sep 29, 2000.

When was the wreck of the GETA discovered?

The wreck of the GETA was discovered in 2000.

What country did the GETA belong to?

The GETA belonged to BS.

What was the tonnage of the GETA?

The GETA had a tonnage of 1259 tons.

What type of wreck is the GETA?

The GETA is classified as a motor vessel.

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