Bertha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bertha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 49.94 N,23 29.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.832333
  • Longitude: 23.499333
Water Depth 370 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BERTHA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 83.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1810
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 40M N OF SKIATHOS, NORTHERN SPORADES. (DODS). NCA, PLOTS IN 395000N, 233000E APPROX.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [FORMERLY FRENCH 'BACCHUS'], BUILT 1922 BY P SMIT JNR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 239NHP. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ALLIED SUBMARINE 40M N OF SKIATHOS, NORTHERN SPORADES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BERTHA wreck located?

The BERTHA wreck is located at coordinates 39 49.94 N,23 29.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERTHA?

The seabed around the BERTHA lies at approximately 370 meters deep.

When did the BERTHA sink?

The BERTHA sank on Oct 3, 1944.

When was the wreck of the BERTHA discovered?

The wreck of the BERTHA was discovered in 1944.

What country did the BERTHA belong to?

The BERTHA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the BERTHA?

The BERTHA had a tonnage of 1810 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERTHA?

The BERTHA is classified as a steam ship.

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