Gerard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gerard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 51.625 N,5 21.03 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.860417
  • Longitude: -5.350500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERARD
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 37.3 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 273
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1929
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1288/83/361 14.3.84 H1288/83/361 14.3.84 LIES IN CARREG-GWYLAN, KNOWN LOCALLY AS KITTIWAKE COVE, BETWEEN THE ISLAND AND THE POINT, IN 515136N, 052058W APPROX. PLATES FROM HULL AND OTHER SCATTERED WKGE LIES WITHIN ROCKY GULLEYS AND KELP. STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 5.5MTRS IN AN AREA WITH A VERY STRONG CURRENT. (S HUMPHREY). STS. NCA. 22.2.13 22.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5151.625N, 0521.030W. 22.1.13 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 11917 BY N V MCHF & SCHEEPW, FORTUNA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V NATIONALE STOOMVISS MIJ. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NETHERLANDS FOR FISHING AND RETURN. STRANDED, TOTAL LOSS. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.625 N,5 21.03 W
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FAQ

Where is the GERARD wreck located?

The GERARD wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.625 N,5 21.03 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GERARD?

The seabed around the GERARD lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GERARD sink?

The GERARD sank on Jul 12, 1929.

When was the wreck of the GERARD discovered?

The wreck of the GERARD was discovered in 1929.

What country did the GERARD belong to?

The GERARD belonged to NL.

What cargo was the GERARD carrying?

The GERARD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GERARD?

The GERARD had a tonnage of 273 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERARD?

The GERARD is classified as a steam ship.