Gerda Toft (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gerda toft (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.46 N,6 26.046 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.291000
  • Longitude: 6.434100
Wreck Depth 30.5 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 96 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2928
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1954
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3734/69 13.6.69 NDW IN 541730N, 062606E. (HAMBURG NM 1280/69). - NM 1280/69. H2064/75 21.7.76 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 26.2MTRS [14FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 1649/76). NE 1405. H3877/80 3.11.81 AMENDED TO WK 25.7MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 3667/81). BR STD. HH160/351/01 22.5.89 AMENDED TO WK 25.5MTRS (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 27.10.07 SHOWN AS WK 25.7MTRS, IN 5417.460N, 0626.020E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1635. 17.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 30.5MTRS [LAT] IN 5417.460N, 0626.020E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.15]. SEP 2015/000158093 19.1.16 SHOWN AS NDW 30.5MTRS IN 5417.411N, 0626.086E [WGD] ON DE221000 [ED7.0, DTD 10.07.15]. AMEND TO NDW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944 BY FOUNDATION MARITIME. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JENS TOFT. OVERCOME BY HEAVY SEAS N OF THE FRISIAN ISLANDS. ALL HANDS LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 5019/20

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FAQ

Where is the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.46 N,6 26.046 E.

How deep is the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.46 N,6 26.046 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 23, 1954.

When was the wreck of the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY)?

The GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2928 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY)?

The GERDA TOFT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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