Georgios Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Georgios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 7.201 N,49 25.152 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.120017
  • Longitude: 49.419200
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIOS
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 81.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.1
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 12.5
Tonnage 1529
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 2002
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2003

Surveying Details

7.8.01 7.8.01 SANK IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS SOME 60 MILES OFF THE COAST OF KUWAIT. (LL 6.8.01). NCA. HH496/400/05 30.8.01 HH496/400/05 30.8.01 LIES ON PORT SIDE IN 2909.0N, 4925.0E. GAS OIL CARGO HAS EVAPORATED. (MENAS, FAX DTD 27.8.01). INS AS WK USCPA 20MTRS. - NM 3954/01. HH496/400/05 3.10.01 HH496/400/05 3.10.01 SUNK IN 2907.0N, 4929.0E. (IRANIAN NM 8/01). NCA. HH496/400/05 12.10.01 HH496/400/05 12.10.01 IRANIAN HO CONFIRM THAT POSN IN NM 8/01 IS CORRECT. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 8.10.01). AMEND POSN TO 2907.0N, 4929.0E. - NM 4698/01. HH496/400/05 18.12.01 HH496/400/05 18.12.01 DISPROVED IN 2907.0N, 4929.0E. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 9.12.01). - NM 468/02. SEE [59805] FOR FURTHER DETAILS. HH496/180/03 6.3.03 HH496/180/03 6.3.03 WK OF GEORGIOS LIES IN 2907.201N, 4925.153E [WGD]. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. HT 12.5MTRS. (SHELL EXPLORATION, VIA G ROSE, FROM HHI PREINSTALLATION SURVEY). INS AS WK USC 20MTRS. - NM 1716/03.

Circumstances of loss

EX CAPTAIN CHRISTOS G-87, EX GILLIAN EVERARD-84. BUILT IN 1963 BY CLELANDS SB CO, WALLSEND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M G N SHIPPING, HONDURAS. SANK AFTER BEING INTERCEPTED BY US FORCES, CAUSE UNKNOWN, WHILE SMUGGLING IRAQI OIL. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIOS wreck located?

The GEORGIOS wreck is located at coordinates 29 7.201 N,49 25.152 E.

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

The GEORGIOS lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 29 7.201 N,49 25.152 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIOS?

The seabed around the GEORGIOS lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIOS sink?

The GEORGIOS sank on Aug 5, 2002.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIOS discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIOS was discovered in 2003.

What country did the GEORGIOS belong to?

The GEORGIOS belonged to HN.

What cargo was the GEORGIOS carrying?

The GEORGIOS was carrying gas,oil.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGIOS?

The GEORGIOS had a tonnage of 1529 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIOS?

The GEORGIOS is classified as a carrier.

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