Georgia K Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Georgia k Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 8.54 N,3 59.44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.142333
  • Longitude: 3.990667
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIA K
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Tonnage 2144
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH362/440/01 9.12.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 400837N, 035933.5E [EUR]. (LLOYDS VOL.290). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 30.7.02 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 436 [1ST EDN, DEC'01, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. SPANISH CHART CARRIES NOTE THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WKS ARE SHOWN. RETAIN AS LIVE UNCHARTED RECORD. NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. NOT TO BE SHOWN ON NC 2761.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1976 BY SINGAPORE SLIPWAY & ENGINEERING CO. (PTE), LTD., SINGAPORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GATEWAY MARITIME S.A.ON PASSAGE FROM BARCELONA TO TUNISIA. ABANDONED BY HER CREW, SANK DUE TO HULL LEAKAGE DURING HEAVY WEATHER. (MSD).

General Comments

Wreck least depth unknown but thought to be more than 20 meters

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIA K wreck located?

The GEORGIA K wreck is located at coordinates 40 8.54 N,3 59.44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIA K?

The seabed around the GEORGIA K lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIA K sink?

The GEORGIA K sank on Nov 26, 1992.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIA K discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIA K was discovered in 1992.

What country did the GEORGIA K belong to?

The GEORGIA K belonged to HN.

What cargo was the GEORGIA K carrying?

The GEORGIA K was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGIA K?

The GEORGIA K had a tonnage of 2144 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIA K?

The GEORGIA K is classified as a motor vessel.

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