Georgios Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Georgios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 42.291 N,0 7.016 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.704850
  • Longitude: 0.116933
Wreck Depth 3.4 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 87.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 79.5
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 145
Tonnage 2216
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 Nov 15, 1939
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Markers E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3)5S, 100MTRS NE.
Surveying Details SEE ALSO WK CANADA [8881] IN 534218N, 000705E [OGB]. H0146/39 20.12.39 LIES ALONGSIDE CANADA. (SHIPPING CASUALTIES LIST 10.12.39). H7931/46 13.10.47 SWEPT 3.7.47 IN 534217N, 000707E [OGB] BY BEARING AND DISTANCE. DRIES 2FT. SEABED 40FT. (HMS SCOTT 1946-1947). SHOWN IN CONJUCTION WITH WK CLOSE W. - NM 2660/47. H4984/47 18.7.69 REPORTED BLOWN BY UNKNOWN DIVERS. (CG FLAMBOROUGH, SIGNAL DTD 11.8.00). H3805/72 28.2.78 SEE CO HMS MAXTON'S REPORT FOR THE CANADA IN 534218N, 000705E [OGB]. AMENDED TO DW. BR STD. H1944/80 22.4.82 EXAMINED 2.6.81 IN 534217N, 000710E [OGB] USING HIFIX. NO E/S ON TOPS OBTAINED BECAUSE OF FISHING FLOATS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.08MTRS. GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH 8.4MTRS. LYING NW/SE WITH BOWS SE. SONAR LENGTH 78.5MTRS, BEAM 14MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). COMBINE WITH WK OF CANADA CLOSE W AS WK 1.4MTRS IN 534219N, 000705E. BR STD. HH242/590/05 31.8.00 EXAMINED 20.8.00 IN 5342.3363N, 0006.9750E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 3.4MTRS, FOUL 3.9MTRS. LEAST E/S FEPTH 3.6 IN GEN DEPTH 10.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND, SHELLS AND PEBBLES. (TH, LTR DTD 23.8.00). AMEND TO WKS SW 3.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN WITH DANGER LINE EXTENDED TO COVER WK CLOSE NW. - NM 3881/00. 5.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5342.291N, 0007.016E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.56 IN GEN DEPTH 12.7MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 79.5MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 4.14MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. WELL BROKEN, CLEARLY DEFINED BOILER IS HIGH POINT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). UPRIGHT, INTACT. RETAIN SW 3.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-BATNA '35, EX-ELSE, EX-DR ADOLF SCHMIDT. BUILT IN 1910 BY GHELOS & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MME MARIA N LAGOUTIS & EVAN-FRD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 177HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SFAX FOR ABERDEEN. CARGO ESPART GRASS. COLLIDED WITH WK OF CANADA, THE THIRD VESSEL TO DO SO.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOWS NW, HIGH POINT MIDSHIPS See Also: 8881

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 42.291 N,0 7.016 E
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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIOS wreck located?

The GEORGIOS wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.291 N,0 7.016 E.

How deep is the GEORGIOS and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGIOS lies at a depth of about 3.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 42.291 N,0 7.016 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIOS?

The seabed around the GEORGIOS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIOS sink?

The GEORGIOS sank on Nov 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIOS discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIOS was discovered in 1939.

What country did the GEORGIOS belong to?

The GEORGIOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the GEORGIOS carrying?

The GEORGIOS was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGIOS?

The GEORGIOS had a tonnage of 2216 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIOS?

The GEORGIOS is classified as a steam ship.

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