Georgia (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Georgia (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 58.382 N,1 21.452 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.973033
  • Longitude: 1.357533
Wreck Depth 16.355 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIA (STERN SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag NL
Sonar Length 77.9
Sonar Width 21.77
Shadow Height 3.05
Orientation 350
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1927
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 067.7,030.2,000.6,300
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7693/27 23.11.27 SUNK IN POSN 002 DEG, 1.9M FROM CROMER LT. MARKED BY WK LT BUOY. (TH NM 81/27 & CULLERCOATS STN). INS DW (1927). - NM 2101/27. H7693/27 30.9.29 WK IN 525730N, 011915E DISPERSED TO DEPTH 36FT [LWST]. (TH). DELETE WK AND BUOY. - NM ACTION. H4713/50 17.7.50 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN BUT WK LOCATED IN 525821N, 012135E THOUGHT TO BE GEORGIA. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 35, FOUL AT 36FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 64FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 5.7.50). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 5FT WITH G CON LT BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 1432/50. H4713/50 12.2.51 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 16.11.50). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 309/51. H1270/71 18.11.71 WK DIVED. STERN SECTION OF VESSEL, ONLY 15 TO 20FT LONG AND COLLAPSING INTO SEABED. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS. LTD, 13.10.71). 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 13.9MTRS. NC 106. 29.11.77 AMEND TO SW 13.9MTRS. NE 106. HH090/561/01 7.1.93 EXAM'D 11.8.92 IN 525821.1N, 012131.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 157/337 DEG. COULD NOT BE SWEPT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CRAB POTS AND MARKER FLOATS. (SEATEAM, HI 561). CHART AS USC 16.5MTRS. BR STD. 16.10.00 DATA REVIEWED. AMEND TO WK 16.5MTRS. BR STD. 18.5.15 WK 16.11MTRS IN 5258.383N, 0121.452E [WGD]. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HEIGHT 3.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 157. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). AMEND WK 13.1MTRS, NFS. SEP 2020/000083299 13.1.21 EXAM'D 07.05.20; IN 5258.382N, 0121.452E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 77.9MTRS, WIDTH 21.77MTRS, HT 3.05MTRS, ORIENTATION 350/170 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 67.74MTRS, WIDTH 30.23MTRS, 0.56MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 300 DEGS. DEBRIS DIMENSIONS LENGTH 30.52MTRS, TOWARDS 350 DEGS (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-10627). AMEND DW 16.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2022

Circumstances of loss

EX-TEXACO, EX-GRORGIA, EX-TEXAS. BUILT IN 1908 BY NEWPORT NEWS SB & DD CO, NEWPORT, USA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MV DUTCH TANKER & OIL CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 391 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDERS. PASSAGE ABADAN FOR GRANGEMOUTH. RAN AGROUND ON HAPPISBURGH SANDS. BROKE IN TWO IN HEAVY WEATHER. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSING STERN SECTION, WELL BUOYED. SEE [10584]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 58.382 N,1 21.452 E
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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 52 58.382 N,1 21.452 E.

How deep is the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 16.355 meters and is located at coordinates 52 58.382 N,1 21.452 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) sink?

The GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) sank on Nov 21, 1927.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1927.

What country did the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) was carrying oil.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIA (STERN SECTION)?

The GEORGIA (STERN SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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