Bertha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bertha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.86 S,58 23.36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.897667
  • Longitude: -58.389333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERTHA
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1892
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 20.2.76 2 X NDW [EITHER POSSIBLY 'BERTHA'], ORIGINALLY CHARTED IN 515351S, 582306W, & 515342S, 582254W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). DATUM SHIFT ON NC 2506 PUT BOTH WKS TOO FAR INSHORE TO BE OF NAVIGATIONAL INTEREST, SO CONSEQUENTLY NO LONGER CHARTED BY CHART BRANCH. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

IRON HULL. WRECKED IN MARE HARBOUR.

General Comments

1 OF 2 WRECKS IN GENERAL AREA OF BERTHA'S BEACH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 53.86 S,58 23.36 W
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FAQ

Where is the BERTHA wreck located?

The BERTHA wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.86 S,58 23.36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERTHA?

The seabed around the BERTHA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BERTHA discovered?

The wreck of the BERTHA was discovered in 1892.

What country did the BERTHA belong to?

The BERTHA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BERTHA carrying?

The BERTHA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What type of wreck is the BERTHA?

The BERTHA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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