Gisela Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Gisela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.043 N,8 40.537 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.934050
  • Longitude: 8.675617
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GISELA
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Tonnage 286
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1971
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1271/71 28.10.71 SUNK ABOUT 30MTRS W OF CHANNEL. MARKED BY G BUOY. (HAMBURG TNM 3888/71). H3142/69 24.1.72 WK, WITH MAST SHOWING, IN 535605N, 084037E [EUR]. MARKED BY G BUOY CLOSE W. (HAMBURG NM 4980/71). - NM 197/72. H1132/64 27.6.72 NOW WK SW 1.5MTRS [0FM 5FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2223/72). NE 3261. H3142/69 12.2.74 NOW WK SW 6.4MTRS [3FMS 3FT]. BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 227/74). - NM 410/74. H3563/75 25.6.75 NOW WK SW 6MTRS IN 535605N, 084037E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 1984/75). NC 3261. H3740/85 4.8.86 NOW WK SW 9.7MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2505/86). BR STD. HH328/350/01 21.9.90 NOW WK SW 10.6MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)44/30/90). - NM 2854/90. SEP 2016/000033495 12.03.16 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5355.357N, 0840.253E [WGD] ON GERMAN 44. [ED44, COR TO 08.01.16]. AMEND TO FOUL.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH M TANKER KINGENNIE, WHILE ON PASSAGE NYKOPING TO BREMEN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 56.043 N,8 40.537 E
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FAQ

Where is the GISELA wreck located?

The GISELA wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.043 N,8 40.537 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GISELA?

The seabed around the GISELA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the GISELA sink?

The GISELA sank on Oct 2, 1971.

When was the wreck of the GISELA discovered?

The wreck of the GISELA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the GISELA belong to?

The GISELA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the GISELA carrying?

The GISELA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the GISELA?

The GISELA had a tonnage of 286 tons.

What type of wreck is the GISELA?

The GISELA is classified as a motor vessel.

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