Geraldus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Geraldus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.381 N,1 29.627 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.856350
  • Longitude: 1.493783
Wreck Depth 10.3 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERALDUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 75
Shadow Height 1.5
Tonnage 2495
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0175/39 28.11.39 PFNM 2668/39. H0334/40 16.4.40 INS DW. (CINC NORE). - NM 947/40. H01079/40 23.1.41 AMEND POSN. - NM 42/41. H0334/40 24.4.47 DISPERSED TO 40FT. SEABED 42FT. POSN 515118N, 012936E. (C IN C NORE, 24.4.47). H0334/40 16.7.42 SWEPT 16.7.42. CLEAR AT 35, FOUL AT 36FT. GEN DEPTH 41FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38FT. (ML 585, 31.7.48). H0334/40 12.8.48 AMEND TO WK 5FMS 5FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). - NM 1780/48. H0334/40 28.10.58 SWEPT CLEAR AT 34, FOUL AT 35FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41FT IN GEN DEPTH 41FT. SCOUR DEPTH 47FT. POSN 515122N, 012942E USING HSA. (ECES, 28.10.58). AMEND WK 5FMS 4FT. BR STD. H4005/68 14.3.68 LEAST DEPTH 41FT IN GEN DEPTH 35 TO 40FT. SCOUR DEPTH 48FT. POOR SONAR CONTACT GIVING FAINT METALLIC ECHO. NO TURBULENCE. DEEP SCOUR IN WHICH WRECKAGE HAS SETTLED. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND TO OBSTN 6FMS 5FT. BR STD. 9.1.73 AMEND TO SW 12.5MTRS. NC 1975. H3180/74 17.9.75 EXAM'D IN 515119.5N, 012945E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.2 IN GEN DEPTH 12.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15MTRS. LYING IN N/S DIRN IN ITS OWN SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 11/75). RETAIN CHARTED SWEPT DEPTH. H3180/74 15.10.75 AMEND TO SW 10MTRS [SW 5FMS 2FT]. (ECES, 1958). BR STD. H2044/81 18.1.83 EXAM'D 23.9.82 IN 515121N, 012943E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.3, FOUL AT 10.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.3 IN GEN DEPTH 12.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15MTRS. WELL DISPERSED, LYING IN DEEP SCOUR, AND GIVING NO SIGNIFICANT SONAR SHADOW. (SOISS, HI 80). BR STD. H4024/86 15.2.88 EXAM'D 27.8.87 IN 515121N, 012944E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.6 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.5MTR. SCATTERED WRECKAGE OVER AREA SOME 90 X 75MTRS WITH NO SPECIFIC ORIENTATION. MAG ANOMALY INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF SOME 1170 TONNES. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 373). NCA. HH090/575/01 4.10.94 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 575). NCA. SEP 2016/000181430 21.3.17 EXAM'D BY BDC; NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (EGS, HI 1522, RRS TE10). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BRUGES. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN UP WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.381 N,1 29.627 E
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FAQ

Where is the GERALDUS wreck located?

The GERALDUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.381 N,1 29.627 E.

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

The GERALDUS lies at a depth of about 10.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.381 N,1 29.627 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERALDUS?

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

When did the GERALDUS sink?

The GERALDUS sank on Nov 21, 1939.

When was the wreck of the GERALDUS discovered?

The wreck of the GERALDUS was discovered in 1939.

What country did the GERALDUS belong to?

The GERALDUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GERALDUS carrying?

The GERALDUS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GERALDUS?

The GERALDUS had a tonnage of 2495 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERALDUS?

The GERALDUS is classified as a steam ship.

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