George M. Levanos Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
George m. levanos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 53.9 S,18 23.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.898333
  • Longitude: 18.396667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE M. LEVANOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1947
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Surveying Details

H5009/59 18.9.59 H5009/59 18.9.59 DW (DRIES) IN 335355S, 182349E OR 309DEGS, 2.3C FROM GREEN POINT LT, 335405S, 182400E. (MOWBRAY NM 20/59 & SAS NATAL HN 4/59). - NM 2169/59. H5009/59 1.11.60 H5009/59 1.11.60 INS FOUL AROUND WRECK. NC 1920. H5009/59 26.7.66 H5009/59 26.7.66 AMENDED TO ST. (SA NM 31/66). BR STD. 19.8.70 19.8.70 SHOWN AS DW WITH ST CLOSE S. NE 2082. H7726/68 13.1.71 H7726/68 13.1.71 NOW DW SHOWN IN 335356S, 182352E WITH FOUL CLOSE SW ON SA 1014 [EDN 1969]. NC 1846. 3.3.82 3.3.82 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 335354S, 182348E ON SAN 150 [EDN 1978]. NC 636. 7.5.82 7.5.82 SHOWN AS DW INSIDE FOUL GROUND. NC 1920. 7.7.83 7.7.83 DELETE DW. NOT SHOWN ON SAN 1014 BUT 2C DIAMETER FOUL REMAINS. NE 1846.

Circumstances of loss

1.7.66 GEORGE M. LIVANOS WAS STRANDED IN A POSITION JUST OVER A CABLE NW OF THE LT HO, ON A PERFECTLY CLEAR MORNING 19YRS LATER THE SA SEAFARER WENT ASHORE IN EXACTLY THE SAME POSITION DURING THE MIDDLE WATCH ON 1.7.66. NO LIVES WERE LOSS IN EITHER SHIP BUT EACH WAS A TOTAL LOSS. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE 171)

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE M. LEVANOS wreck located?

The GEORGE M. LEVANOS wreck is located at coordinates 33 53.9 S,18 23.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE M. LEVANOS?

The seabed around the GEORGE M. LEVANOS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GEORGE M. LEVANOS sink?

The GEORGE M. LEVANOS sank on Apr 1, 1947.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE M. LEVANOS discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE M. LEVANOS was discovered in 1959.

What country did the GEORGE M. LEVANOS belong to?

The GEORGE M. LEVANOS belonged to GR.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE M. LEVANOS?

The GEORGE M. LEVANOS is classified as a steam ship.

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