Geologist Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Geologist Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 49.56 N,61 39.33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.826000
  • Longitude: -61.655500
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEOLOGIST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 132.6 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 6155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H4681/55 29.8.55 WK 50FMS IN 104903N, 613933W. (LL, HBR MASTER TRINIDAD & US NM 3596/55). BR STD. H4681/55 20.11.57 LOCATED IN 104910N, 613940W USING HSA. LEAST DEPTH 50FMS IN 59.5FMS (INTERPRETED AS 30FMS IN 39.5FMS). (HMS BURGHEAD BAY, HN DTD 8.8.57). AMEND TO WK 30FMS. NC 493. H3629/64 11.11.68 AMEND TO WK 55MTRS. NC 517. H4676/76 14.10.76 LOCATED IN 104928N, 613924W [NAPARIMA DATUM] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90.4 IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS BEAGLE, 8.1.76). NC 483. 21.9.95 WGD POSN: 104933.5N, 613919W. NE 484. HH670/550/01 26.2.03 INS ON BA 1480 [3RD SCALE] AS WK 30FMS. (UKHO). - NM 1068/03. HH670/550/02 10.6.04 AMEND ON BA 1480 [3RD SCALE] TO WK 49FMS. (UKHO). - NM 2906/04. 18.10.12 SHOWN AS WK 90MTRS IN 1049.560N, 6139.330W [WGD] ON BA 483 [EDN 3 DTD 15.12.05].
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY LITHGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J HARRISON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR MAURITIUS. GENERAL CARGO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN 'SUN PRINCESS'. 20 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GEOLOGIST wreck located?

The GEOLOGIST wreck is located at coordinates 10 49.56 N,61 39.33 W.

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

The GEOLOGIST lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 10 49.56 N,61 39.33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEOLOGIST?

The seabed around the GEOLOGIST lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the GEOLOGIST sink?

The GEOLOGIST sank on Jul 13, 1955.

When was the wreck of the GEOLOGIST discovered?

The wreck of the GEOLOGIST was discovered in 1955.

What country did the GEOLOGIST belong to?

The GEOLOGIST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEOLOGIST carrying?

The GEOLOGIST was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GEOLOGIST?

The GEOLOGIST had a tonnage of 6155 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEOLOGIST?

The GEOLOGIST is classified as a steam ship.

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