Georgio Bay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Georgio bay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 55.942 N,3 12.632 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.932367
  • Longitude: -3.210533
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIO BAY
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Sonar Length 65
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Surveying Details

16.12.75 SANK IN 485608N, 031104W. (LL, 15.12.75). NCA YET. 17.12.75 SANK IN GEN DEPTH 186FT APPROX. (LL, 17.12.75). NCA YET. 21.9.77 WK MERCHANT 'GEORGIO BAY' IN 485600N, 031100W APPROX. MEAN DEPTH 50MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). H1271/80 25.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 485600N, 031054W [EUR] ON FRENCH 967 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. 8.12.86 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 485603N, 031047W ON FRENCH 6930 [1985 EDN]. NC 3670. 19.8.87 POSN GIVEN AS 485600N, 031100W APPROX. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14583033). NCA. 6.5.94 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 485600N, 031100W ON FRENCH 7126 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. 26.1.95 SHOWN AS WK 48MTRS IN 485600N, 031233W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1994, NO.14583033). BR STD. HH351/610/03 20.3.95 WK 48MTRS IN 485600N, 031233W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 95 05 20). BR STD. 20.5.02 POSN: 4856.002N, 0312.552E [EUR]. ACCURACY 10MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS. LIES N/S. HIGH POINTS AT EACH END. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

15.12.75 REQUESTED TOW IN 491500N, 032400W. MAYDAY IN 490700N, 024500W. CREW TAKEN OFF AND VESSEL TAKEN IN TOW 15M WEST OF GUERNSEY. TOW BROKE AND VESSEL SANK. (LL, 15.12.75).

General Comments

HIGH POINTS AT EACH END

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIO BAY wreck located?

The GEORGIO BAY wreck is located at coordinates 48 55.942 N,3 12.632 W.

How deep is the GEORGIO BAY and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGIO BAY lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 48 55.942 N,3 12.632 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIO BAY?

The seabed around the GEORGIO BAY lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIO BAY sink?

The GEORGIO BAY sank on Dec 14, 1975.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIO BAY discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIO BAY was discovered in 1975.

What country did the GEORGIO BAY belong to?

The GEORGIO BAY belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIO BAY?

The GEORGIO BAY is classified as a motor vessel.

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