Adamandios Georgandis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Adamandios georgandis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 33.73 N,11 4.957 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.562167
  • Longitude: -11.082617
Water Depth 190 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 106.4 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 50
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3443
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 16.11.40 H01001/40 16.11.40 SANK IN 493500N, 111500W. (OU 6353/40). H3160/69 3.11.81 H3160/69 3.11.81 WK LOCATED IN APPROX 493500N, 110430W BY SUBMARINE 'MANTIS'. TYPICAL EARLY 20TH CENTURY BUILD. ABOUT 200FT LONG, 3000GRT. STANDS ABOUT 30FT ABOVE SEABED. DEPTH OVER WK 727FT [221MTRS]. (HUSKY, HN 29.9.81). H1310/82/5 5.2.82 H1310/82/5 5.2.82 LOCATED 29.9.81 IN 493342N, 110455W [OGB] USING DECCA. LYING UPRIGHT IN BAD STATE OF DISINTEGRATION. HULL PARTLY OPEN SHOWING BAGGED CEMENT SOLIDIFIED IN ONE MASS. FESTOONED WITH NETS AND TRAWL WIRES. DCS3 TRACE INDICATES LENGTH 120-150FT, LYING E/W OR SW/NE. DURING DIVE AT LEVEL WITH ACCOMMODATION NOTED HT ABOVE SEABED OF 35FT, WHICH INDICATES LARGER VESSEL. LEAST DEPTH 717FT [218MTRS]. DCS3 TRACE INDICATES SOME LARGE DEBRIS LYING ABOUT 350FT SW OF WK AND ABOUT 600FT W OF WK. (RV 'BARR', 27.1.82). NCA.. 11.5.99 11.5.99 DATA RE-ASSESSED, PLOTS IN CHARTED GENERAL DEPTH 190MTRS. INS AS NDW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. BUILT 1916 BY J BULMER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GEORGANDIS BROTHERS. (DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BAD STATE OF DISINTEGRATION

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FAQ

Where is the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 33.73 N,11 4.957 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 190 meters deep.

When did the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY)?

The ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3443 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY)?

The ADAMANDIOS GEORGANDIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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