Germa Lady Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Germa lady Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.96 N,5 16.76 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.882667
  • Longitude: 5.279333
Water Depth 116 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERMA LADY
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 84.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1592
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 13.12.76 FOUNDERED 116DEGS, 7.8M FROM FEISTEIN LT, IN ABOUT 126MTRS. (LL, 9.12.76) NCA YET, GIVES EUR POSN 585300N, 051651E. 14.10.77 CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS AND NOT TO BE SALVAGED. (LL, 14.10.77) NCA YET, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 17.10.89 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 14 [REPRINT 8/1989]. 1.2.05 SHOWN AS NDW IN 5852.960N, 0516.760E [WGD]. NC 286. POSN IS RECORDED AS UNRELIABLE, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2016/000198341 14.10.16 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 306 [ED JUNE 2016, COR 15.7.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY STOCZNIA GDANSK, GDANSK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GERNER MATHIESEN-REDERI-A/S. PASSAGE AVILES, SPAIN FOR ODDA, NEAR BERGEN. SANK AFTER DEVELOPING SERIOUS LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GERMA LADY wreck located?

The GERMA LADY wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.96 N,5 16.76 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERMA LADY?

The seabed around the GERMA LADY lies at approximately 116 meters deep.

When did the GERMA LADY sink?

The GERMA LADY sank on May 12, 1976.

When was the wreck of the GERMA LADY discovered?

The wreck of the GERMA LADY was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GERMA LADY belong to?

The GERMA LADY belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GERMA LADY carrying?

The GERMA LADY was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the GERMA LADY?

The GERMA LADY had a tonnage of 1592 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERMA LADY?

The GERMA LADY is classified as a carrier.

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