George Woods Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
George woods Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 20.817 N,10 47.704 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.346950
  • Longitude: -10.795067
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE WOODS
Type carrier
Length 50 m
Width 11.3 m
Sonar Length 79.6
Sonar Width 29
Orientation 3
Tonnage 185
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2010

Surveying Details

HH427/410/03 24.3.04 ST IN 0620.815N, 1047.705W [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. LIES AT THE E END OF THE N SIDE OF THE NIOC PIER. LENGTH 69.8MTRS, BEAM 11.3MTRS. (HMNLS ROTTERDAM, M4019). PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS ONLY MAST VISIBLE. INS AS ST. BR STD. SEP 2010/000000217500 31.12.10 LOCATED 18.10.09 IN 0620.817N, 1047.704W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 10.8MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N. BOW IN 0620.838N, 1047.702W; STERN IN 0620.794N, 1047.704W. ONLY A LARGE MAST VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE, SMALLER MAST APPEARS AT LW. (AFRICAN PARTNERSHIP STATION SURVEY DTD 2009). INTACT, UPRIGHT. LENGTH 79.6MTRS, LIES 003/183 DEGS WITH BOWS N. ?M GENERAL CARGO VESSEL. AMEND DW MASTS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N, ONLY MASTS SHOW

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE WOODS wreck located?

The GEORGE WOODS wreck is located at coordinates 6 20.817 N,10 47.704 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE WOODS?

The seabed around the GEORGE WOODS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE WOODS discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE WOODS was discovered in 2003.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGE WOODS?

The GEORGE WOODS had a tonnage of 185 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE WOODS?

The GEORGE WOODS is classified as a carrier.

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