Gustav Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Gustav Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 41.025 N,12 49.582 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.683750
- Longitude: 12.826367
|
| Wreck Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
GUSTAV |
|
Type
|
schooner
|
| Flag |
DK |
| Tonnage |
254 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 29, 1942
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the vessel GUSTAV is located in the Oresund strait between Denmark and Sweden at coordinates 55 41.025 N, 12 49.582 E. Originally reported as a 6-meter underwater obstruction, the site was historically listed as a wreck before being recorded as dispersed in 1972. Current maritime navigational charts maintain the site as a dangerous wreck with a least depth of 6 meters. This underwater obstruction remains a point of interest for maritime safety in the Oresund region, requiring vessels to exercise caution near the specified coordinates.
Surveying Details
H2628/45 7.6.45 WK 6MTRS IN 554102N, 124950E. (DANISH NM 1352/43) - NM 1541/45. 19.7.68 SHOWN IN 554102N, 124949E [EUR] ON DANISH CHART. - NC 2115 20.3.72 WK DISPERSED IN 554102N, 124950E. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.541249) SEP 2015/000312367 14.1.16 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS IN 5541.025N, 1249.582E [WGD] ON DANISH 132 [ED 23 CORR TO 18/12/15]. AMEND AS DW 6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
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55 41.025 N,12 49.582 E
Gustav on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the GUSTAV wreck located?
The GUSTAV wreck is located at coordinates 55 41.025 N,12 49.582 E.
How deep is the GUSTAV and where exactly is it located?
The GUSTAV lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 55 41.025 N,12 49.582 E.
How deep is the seabed around the GUSTAV?
The seabed around the GUSTAV lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When did the GUSTAV sink?
The GUSTAV sank on Nov 29, 1942.
When was the wreck of the GUSTAV discovered?
The wreck of the GUSTAV was discovered in 1945.
What country did the GUSTAV belong to?
The GUSTAV belonged to DK.
What was the tonnage of the GUSTAV?
The GUSTAV had a tonnage of 254 tons.
What type of wreck is the GUSTAV?
The GUSTAV is classified as a schooner.