George Woods Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing mast/masts |
George woods Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
6 20.817 N,10 47.704 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 6.346950
- Longitude: -10.795067
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| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GEORGE WOODS |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Length |
50 m |
| Width |
11.3 m |
| Sonar Length |
79.6 |
| Sonar Width |
29 |
| Orientation |
3 |
| Tonnage |
185 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
2003 |
| Last Detection Year |
2010 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 31, 2010 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck George Woods is located off the coast of Monrovia, Liberia, positioned at coordinates 6 20.817 N, 10 47.704 W near the Nioc Pier. This submerged general cargo vessel lies in a general depth of 10.8 meters. The wreck remains intact and upright, oriented on a 003/183-degree heading with the bow facing north. The bow is located at 6 20.838 N, 10 47.702 W, while the stern sits at 6 20.794 N, 10 47.704 W. The vessel measures approximately 79.6 meters in length. Navigation warning: a large mast remains visible at all states of the tide, with a smaller mast appearing at low water. This underwater obstruction is officially documented in UK Hydrographic Office surveys.
Surveying Details
HH427/410/03 24.3.04 ST IN 0620.815N, 1047.705W [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. LIES AT THE E END OF THE N SIDE OF THE NIOC PIER. LENGTH 69.8MTRS, BEAM 11.3MTRS. (HMNLS ROTTERDAM, M4019). PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS ONLY MAST VISIBLE. INS AS ST. BR STD. SEP 2010/000000217500 31.12.10 LOCATED 18.10.09 IN 0620.817N, 1047.704W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 10.8MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N. BOW IN 0620.838N, 1047.702W; STERN IN 0620.794N, 1047.704W. ONLY A LARGE MAST VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE, SMALLER MAST APPEARS AT LW. (AFRICAN PARTNERSHIP STATION SURVEY DTD 2009). INTACT, UPRIGHT. LENGTH 79.6MTRS, LIES 003/183 DEGS WITH BOWS N. ?M GENERAL CARGO VESSEL. AMEND DW MASTS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
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6 20.817 N,10 47.704 W
George Woods on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the GEORGE WOODS wreck located?
The GEORGE WOODS wreck is located at coordinates 6 20.817 N,10 47.704 W.
How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE WOODS?
The seabed around the GEORGE WOODS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the GEORGE WOODS discovered?
The wreck of the GEORGE WOODS was discovered in 2003.
What was the tonnage of the GEORGE WOODS?
The GEORGE WOODS had a tonnage of 185 tons.
What type of wreck is the GEORGE WOODS?
The GEORGE WOODS is classified as a carrier.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N, ONLY MASTS SHOW