Gertrud Fritzen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gertrud fritzen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.999500
  • Longitude: 9.498500
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name GERTRUD FRITZEN
Type steam ship
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Gertrud Fritzen is an underwater obstruction located in the Skagerrak at coordinates 57 59.97 N, 9 29.91 E. Scuttled on July 13, 1946, this historical wreck site was officially recorded in November 1990 based on survey data filed under reference H4169/87.

Surveying Details

H4169/87 13.11.90 SCUTTLED 13.7.46 IN THE SKAGERRAK. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

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FAQ

Where is the GERTRUD FRITZEN wreck located?

The GERTRUD FRITZEN wreck is located at coordinates 57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GERTRUD FRITZEN?

The seabed around the GERTRUD FRITZEN lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When did the GERTRUD FRITZEN sink?

The GERTRUD FRITZEN sank on Jul 13, 1946.

When was the wreck of the GERTRUD FRITZEN discovered?

The wreck of the GERTRUD FRITZEN was discovered in 1946.

What cargo was the GERTRUD FRITZEN carrying?

The GERTRUD FRITZEN was carrying armament,chemicals.

What type of wreck is the GERTRUD FRITZEN?

The GERTRUD FRITZEN is classified as a steam ship.

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