Georgia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Georgia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.796 N,1 1.643 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.563267
  • Longitude: 1.027383
Wreck Depth 14.3 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 12.2 m
Sonar Length 21
Sonar Width 14.9
Shadow Height 5.73
Tonnage 16
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1980
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2023

Surveying Details

H4726/77 26.9.80 POSN [NOT STATED] FIXED BY DECCA. (MRSC THAMES, 17.9.80). SHOEBURYNESS RADAR RANGE GAVE SINKING POSN AS 400MTRS NW OF MAPLIN BUOY, WHICH PLOTS IN 513403N, 010157E. OWNER HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WK. RECOMMEND NO CHART ACTION YET. (A HANDS, PLA GRAVESEND). NCA. H1426/85 7.1.86 SHOWN AS SW 14.3MTRS IN 513345N, 010145E [OGB] PLA 201(14)/1. (PLA WK 201/87). POSN BY HIFIX. INS SW 14.3MTRS. BR STD. 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5133.796N, 0101.643E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD. RSDRA2023000037588 27.3.23 EXAM'D BDC FROM PLA WEST SWIN CHANNEL SURVEY 04-06.04.2022; LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.09 IN GEN DEPTH 20.82MTRS, LENGTH 21.0MTRS, WIDTH 14.9MTRS, HT 5.73MTRS. (BDC H525.2 BASED on PLA WEST SWIN CHANNEL SURVEY DTD 04-06.04.2022).

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT TO HAVE FOULED WK OF ROSME WHILE TRAWLING AND CAPSIZED. (PLA, GRAVESEND).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 33.796 N,1 1.643 E
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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIA wreck located?

The GEORGIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.796 N,1 1.643 E.

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

The GEORGIA lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.796 N,1 1.643 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIA?

The seabed around the GEORGIA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIA sink?

The GEORGIA sank on Sep 17, 1980.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIA discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the GEORGIA belong to?

The GEORGIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGIA?

The GEORGIA had a tonnage of 16 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIA?

The GEORGIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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