Georgia (For'd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Georgia (for'd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.207 N,1 46.68 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.870117
  • Longitude: 1.778000
Wreck Depth 4.02 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIA (FOR'D PART)
Type tanker
Flag NL
Length 118.7 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.9
Sonar Length 61.5
Sonar Width 18.6
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 95
Tonnage 5111
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1927
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 037.0,,004.7,345.0
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 21, 2015

Surveying Details

23.11.27 RAN AGROUND IN 525210N, 014655E, APPROX. INS AS ST (PA) (1927) ON CHARTS. H02526/41 2.8.48 DELETED AS COVERED BY SYMBOL FOR 'MERIONES'. SEE [10580]. H1952/80 24.1.83 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN DURING BOAT SOUNDING. POSSIBLE THAT WK LOCATED IN 525205N, 014658E COULD BE THE GEORGIA. (SOISS, HI 22). NCA. HH090/604/01 23.11.93 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 604). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2015/000041896 21.5.15 EXAM'D 19.1.15 IN 5252.207N, 0146.680E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.02MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4.7MTRS, EXTENDS 37MTRS TOWARDS 345 DEGREES. LENGTH 61.5MTRS, WIDTH 18.6MTRS, HT 1.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 095/275 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427). AMEND DW 4.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-TEXACO, EX-GRORGIA, EX-TEXAS. BUILT IN 1908 BY NEWPORT NEWS SB & DD CO, NEWPORT, USA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MV DUTCH TANKER & OIL CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 391 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDERS. PASSAGE ABADAN FOR GRANGEMOUTH. RAN AGROUND ON HAPPISBURGH SANDS. BROKE IN TWO IN HEAVY WEATHER. (SIBI).

General Comments

WRECK IN 3 PIECES WITH SURROUNDING DEBRIS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 52.207 N,1 46.68 E
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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) wreck located?

The GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.207 N,1 46.68 E.

How deep is the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) lies at a depth of about 4.02 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.207 N,1 46.68 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART)?

The seabed around the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) sink?

The GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) sank on Nov 21, 1927.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) was discovered in 1927.

What country did the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) belong to?

The GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) carrying?

The GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART)?

The GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) had a tonnage of 5111 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIA (FOR'D PART)?

The GEORGIA (FOR'D PART) is classified as a tanker.

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