Costas Michalos (Aft Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Costas michalos (aft section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.499 N,1 46.641 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.958317
  • Longitude: 1.777350
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Sonar Length 134
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 3700
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1962
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H545/63 12.2.63 ST SHOWN IN 505734N, 014638E OR 267DEGS, 2.93 MILES FROM CALAIS LIGHT, GPFL(4). (PARIS NM 62 50 25). R/S. H545/63 26.3.63 STF WITH LEGEND 'WKS' TO INCLUDE STF CLOSE SE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1352. H545/63 18.7.63 BROKE IN TWO AMIDSHIPS ON 19.11.62/20.11.62. (LL). H545/63 18.7.63 SHOWN AS ST. (PARIS NM 62 50 25). - NM 1460/63. H3221/65 26.10.67 SHOWN AS STF WITH STF CLOSE SE ON FR 6474. NE 323. 4.12.74 STF SHOWN IN 505733N, 014642E [EUR] ON NC 1352 WITH OTHER PART IN 5057335N, 014636E. [SEE 21133]. 30.1.78 SHOWN AS STF DRIES 7.3MTRS IN 505733N, 014646E ON FR 6474 [1978 EDN]. 22.11.82 OUTLINE NO LONGER SHOWN, NOW ST IN 505731.5N. 014647E ON FR 6474 [1982 EDN]. NE 1352. H2928/79 9.12.83 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 4.3MTRS IN 505731N, 014642E [EUR]. (BREST NM 86 46 32). R/P. 7.2.86 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 4.1MTRS ON FR 6651 [1985 EDN]. 1985 SUPPLEMENT TO FR WK RECORDS STATE THAT WK WAS RESURVEYED IN 1984 & THAT FORE & AFT PARTS DRY 4.1MTRS. (FR WK NO.21601040). NE 1352. H2548/87 27.5.87 WK UNCOVERS 4.3MTRS. (BREST TELEX DTD 7.5.87). NCA YET. 13.10.87 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 4.3 MTRS IN 505731.5N, 014645E ON FR 6681. 25.1.89 AFT SECTION, DRIES 4.3MTRS, IN 505733N, 014643E [EUR]. FIXED USING THEODOLITES, POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS, IN 1984. LYING 110/290DEGS. LENGTH 134MTRS, BEAM 17MTRS, DRAUGHT 8.5MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS, 1987). NE 1892. 29.10.97 SHOWN IN 505733N, 014643E [EUR] ON FR 7258 [INT 1483, 1997 EDN]. NC 1351. SEP 2016/000076595 21.9.16 SHOWN AS FOUL (DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK) IN 5057.500N, 0146.637E [WGD] ON FR474240 & FRENCH 7424. [ED 3, 2016]. AMEND TO FOUL.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2020

Circumstances of loss

AN EX-LIBERTY SHIP. RAN AGROUND ON BANC LES QUENOCS. WAS EN ROUTE ARCHANGEL TO CALAIS. BROKE IN TWO. (LL). FOR FORE SECTION SEE WK [21133].

General Comments

See Also: 21133

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FAQ

Where is the COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) wreck located?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.499 N,1 46.641 E.

When did the COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) sink?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) sank on Oct 28, 1962.

When was the wreck of the COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) was discovered in 1962.

What country did the COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) belong to?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) carrying?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION)?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) had a tonnage of 3700 tons.

What type of wreck is the COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION)?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (AFT SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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