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
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2012

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 15M SW OF EAGLE ISLAND. (WW1SL & LL WW1) NCA, GIVES POSN 540615N, 102330W. FOR FILING ONLY.

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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