Georges Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Georges Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 51.235 N,61 4.826 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.853917
  • Longitude: 61.080433
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGES
Type liberty ship
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1962
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 9.4.85 DW SHOWN IN 695100N, 610500E ON RUSSIAN 695 [1975]. NC 2967.
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2019

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND & WRECKED IN KARA SEA. LATER BROKE UP. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGES wreck located?

The GEORGES wreck is located at coordinates 69 51.235 N,61 4.826 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGES?

The seabed around the GEORGES lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GEORGES sink?

The GEORGES sank on Sep 20, 1962.

When was the wreck of the GEORGES discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGES was discovered in 1975.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGES?

The GEORGES had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGES?

The GEORGES is classified as a liberty ship.

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