Costas Michalos (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Costas michalos (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.505 N,1 46.537 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.958417
  • Longitude: 1.775617
Wreck Depth -0.8 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Orientation 112
Tonnage 7176
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 LYING WNW/ESE WITH LEGEND 'WKS' TO INCLUDE STF CLOSE NW. (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 FACING WNW/ESE WITH STF CLOSE NW ON FR 6474. NE323. 10.9.73 NOW SHOWN IN 505730N, 014645E [OGB] ON NC1892. 4.12.74 STF SHOWN IN 505735N, 014636E [EUR] ON NC 1352 WITH OTHER PART IN 505733N, 014642E. [SEE 21130]. 22.11.82 OUTLINE NO LONGER SHOWN, NOW ST IN 505734N. 014637E ON FR 6474. NE 1352. H2928/79 9.12.83 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 4.3MTRS IN 505731N, 014642E [EUR]. (BREST NM 86 46 32). R/P. H2928/79 3.12.84 NOW ST DRIES 4.1MTRS. (FR NM 84 45 22 & FR WK RECORD NO.21601041). R/P. 13.10.87 ST DRIES 4.1MTRS SHOWN IN 505733N, 014643E [EUR] ON FR 6474. NE 1892. 29.10.97 SHOWN IN 505734N, 014635.5E [EUR] ON FR 7258 [INT 1483] [1997 EDN]. NC 1351. SEP 2016/000076595 21.9.16 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.8MTRS IN 5057.505N, 0146.537E [WGD] ON FR474240 & FRENCH 7424. [EDN 3, 2016]. AMEND TO ST DRIES 0.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2020

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON BANC LES QUENOCS. PASSAGE ARCHANGEL FOR CALAIS. BROKE IN TWO. (LL). FOR AFT SECTION SEE WK [21130].

General Comments

See Also: 21130

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FAQ

Where is the COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) wreck located?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.505 N,1 46.537 E.

How deep is the COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) and where exactly is it located?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) lies at a depth of about -0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.505 N,1 46.537 E.

When did the COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) sink?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) sank on Oct 28, 1962.

When was the wreck of the COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) was discovered in 1962.

What country did the COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) belong to?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART)?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART)?

The COSTAS MICHALOS (FWD PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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