George & Mary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
George & mary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 6.26 N,10 23.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.104333
  • Longitude: -10.392500
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE & MARY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 25.3 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,animals (land & sea) and birds,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 15M SW OF EAGLE ISLAND. (WW1SL & LL WW1) NCA, GIVES POSN 540615N, 102330W. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1875 BY LE SUEUR, JERSEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W HUGHES, PORTAVOGIE. PASSAGE TRALEE FOR GLASGOW. (SIBI). SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U35 (WW1SL & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.13).

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE & MARY wreck located?

The GEORGE & MARY wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.26 N,10 23.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE & MARY?

The seabed around the GEORGE & MARY lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the GEORGE & MARY sink?

The GEORGE & MARY sank on Jun 4, 1915.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE & MARY discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE & MARY was discovered in 1915.

What country did the GEORGE & MARY belong to?

The GEORGE & MARY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEORGE & MARY carrying?

The GEORGE & MARY was carrying scrap metal,animals (land & sea) and birds,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGE & MARY?

The GEORGE & MARY had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE & MARY?

The GEORGE & MARY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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