Gertie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gertie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.915 N,3 16.662 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.515250
  • Longitude: -3.277700
Wreck Depth 6.8 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERTIE
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 23.2 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 114
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H4711/30 11.7.30 H4711/30 11.7.30 WK MARKED BY LT BUOY IN POSN 533056N, 031638W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - TNM. H4711/30 28.7.30 H4711/30 28.7.30 WK IS TO BE REMOVED BY EXPLOSIVES. POSN 260 DEGS, 7.12 MILES FROM VICTORIA BEACH MARK. (MDHB, LTR). POSN TAKEN FROM PLAN. H4711/30 27.8.30 H4711/30 27.8.30 WK DESTROYED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (SEAFORTH RADIO). TNM CANCELLED. - NM ACTION. H3906/59 21.12.59 H3906/59 21.12.59 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 5FT IN 533055.5N, 031634W ON K2184. BR STD. POSN ABOUT 1800 YDS APPROX SW BY W(MAG) FROM B1 PILLAR BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 11.2.65 11.2.65 LOCATED IN 533054N, 031635W USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH OVER HIGHEST RIB 25FT BELOW LBD BY ROPE SWEEP. ONLY WOODEN RIBS REMAINING. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS) 8.8.73 8.8.73 AMEND TO WK 4FMS. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). BR STD. 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO WK 6.8MTRS [LAT]. (K3500). NC 1951 & 1978. HH091/124/01 16.5.0 HH091/124/01 16.5.0 6 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 7.8MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY PILOT BOAT. PASSAGE TREVOR, NORTH WALES FOR LIVERPOOL. CARGO CRUSHED GRANITE.

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FAQ

Where is the GERTIE wreck located?

The GERTIE wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.915 N,3 16.662 W.

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

The GERTIE lies at a depth of about 6.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.915 N,3 16.662 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GERTIE?

The seabed around the GERTIE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the GERTIE sink?

The GERTIE sank on Jul 10, 1930.

When was the wreck of the GERTIE discovered?

The wreck of the GERTIE was discovered in 1930.

What country did the GERTIE belong to?

The GERTIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GERTIE carrying?

The GERTIE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the GERTIE?

The GERTIE had a tonnage of 114 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERTIE?

The GERTIE is classified as a barge.

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