Gertrud Bratt (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gertrud bratt (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 56.187 N,9 56.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.936450
  • Longitude: 9.935167
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 77.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1510
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1939
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel possibly identified as GERTRUD BRATT is located at coordinates 58 56.187 N, 9 56.11 E. This underwater obstruction is situated in the Skagerrak region off the coast of Norway. Originally recorded as having sunk in 1940, the site has been subject to multiple hydrographic surveys over the decades. While historical records indicate the wreck was previously charted on Norwegian nautical maps, modern survey data has amended its status to dead, and it is no longer represented on the largest scale navigational charts. This underwater site remains documented for historical and maritime record purposes within the UK Hydrographic Office archives regarding shipwrecks in these northern waters.

Surveying Details

H1819/40 12.6.40 SANK IN 585600N, 095600E APPROX. 9.12.70 NDW SHOWN IN 585608N, 095627E ON NORWEGIAN 5 [1970 EDN]. 15.5.85 EUR POSN: 585613N, 095612E. NC 3158. 24.6.02 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 5 [REPRINT 02/02, LARGEST SCALE]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-BOAT WHILST ON PASSAGE NOOKOPING TO BRISTOL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 56.187 N,9 56.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 24, 1939.

When was the wreck of the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY)?

The GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1510 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY)?

The GERTRUD BRATT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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