Gert Hansen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gert hansen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 40.27 N,10 37.01 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.671167
  • Longitude: 10.616833
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERT HANSEN
Type carrier
Flag DK
Length 41.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.4.01 SANK IN DROBAKSUNDET, NEAR HAAOYA ISLAND, IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. POSES NO NAVIGATIONAL DANGER. (LLOYDS VOL.324). NCA, POSN 5940.3N, 1037.1E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000244065 23.11.15 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEIGN 402 [COR 30.9.15] OR NO4D0921 (EDN 25.1, DTD 30.10.15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2015

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'TRABANT' '71, EX 'NANNA' '64]. BUILT IN 1955 BY J J SIETAS SCHIFFSWERT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O K SHIPPING, MARSTAL, DENMARK. ON PASSAGE FROM LUBECK FOR OSLO. CARGO SALT. STRUCK A BUOY IN GOOD WEATHER, LISTED AND LATER SANK. TWO DEAD, TWO RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the GERT HANSEN wreck located?

The GERT HANSEN wreck is located at coordinates 59 40.27 N,10 37.01 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERT HANSEN?

The seabed around the GERT HANSEN lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the GERT HANSEN sink?

The GERT HANSEN sank on Apr 8, 2001.

When was the wreck of the GERT HANSEN discovered?

The wreck of the GERT HANSEN was discovered in 2001.

What country did the GERT HANSEN belong to?

The GERT HANSEN belonged to DK.

What cargo was the GERT HANSEN carrying?

The GERT HANSEN was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the GERT HANSEN?

The GERT HANSEN had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERT HANSEN?

The GERT HANSEN is classified as a carrier.

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