Bertha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bertha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 0.418 N,1 33.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.006967
  • Longitude: 1.564900
Wreck Depth 26.8 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERTHA
Type lighter
Length 24.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Sonar Length 40.1
Sonar Width 10.4
Shadow Height 1.4
Orientation 310
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 009.0,022.0,000.3,060
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7895/27 1.12.27 SUNK IN 525945N, 013415E. (TH, TELECON). INS AS NDWPA (1927). - NM ACTION. H7895/27 28.2.28 UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR. (TH). H0953/40 20.2.41 DELETE. - NM 350/41. H1952/80 27.1.83 NOT FOUND. (SOISS, HI 22). HH090/524/01 15.1.92 NOTHING FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 524). SEP 2015/0000418962 6.5.15 EXAM'D 05.27.14 IN 5300.418N, 0133.894E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.83MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427). AMEND TO WK 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 EXAM'D 15.02.19; IN 5300.418N, 0133.894E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 40.1MTRS, WIDTH 10.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 310/130 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 9MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 060DEGS. WRECK IS LYING UPRIGHT BUT HAS SUNK INTO THE SURROUNDING SEABED AND HAS STARTED TO BREAK APART. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). DW 26.5MTRS. NFA.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2020

General Comments

WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 0.418 N,1 33.894 E
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FAQ

Where is the BERTHA wreck located?

The BERTHA wreck is located at coordinates 53 0.418 N,1 33.894 E.

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

The BERTHA lies at a depth of about 26.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 0.418 N,1 33.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERTHA?

The seabed around the BERTHA lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BERTHA discovered?

The wreck of the BERTHA was discovered in 1927.

What type of wreck is the BERTHA?

The BERTHA is classified as a lighter.

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