Gapern Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gapern Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 3.407 N,0 4.641 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.056783
  • Longitude: 0.077350
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAPERN
Type carrier
Flag SE
Length 86 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2286
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 19.11.73 19.11.73 SANK IN 550300N, 00400E. (TYNEMOUTH CG, TLX DTD 18.11.73). INS AS USCPA 15FMS. - NM 2447/73. 7.12.73 7.12.73 WK IN 550324N, 000445E BY DECCA. (S TRAWLER KINGSTON EMERALD, VIA WHITE FISH AUTHORITY). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1270/84 1.4.85 H1270/84 1.4.85 AMEND TO NDW. NE 1191 & 1192. HH160/350/01 10.11.89 HH160/350/01 10.11.89 AMEND TO USC 47MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 2182.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 1989

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1972 BY FLEKKFJORD SLIPP. & MASK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O F AHLMARK & CO., EFTR., A/B. PASSAGE KOTKA FOR HARTLEPOOL. CARGO WOODPULP. TOOK WATER IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the GAPERN wreck located?

The GAPERN wreck is located at coordinates 55 3.407 N,0 4.641 E.

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

The GAPERN lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 55 3.407 N,0 4.641 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GAPERN?

The seabed around the GAPERN lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the GAPERN sink?

The GAPERN sank on Nov 18, 1973.

When was the wreck of the GAPERN discovered?

The wreck of the GAPERN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the GAPERN belong to?

The GAPERN belonged to SE.

What cargo was the GAPERN carrying?

The GAPERN was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the GAPERN?

The GAPERN had a tonnage of 2286 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAPERN?

The GAPERN is classified as a carrier.

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