Georgios Antippa (Possibly)(Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Georgios antippa (possibly)(fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.933 N,0 12.412 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.748883
  • Longitude: 0.206867
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 103.6 m
Width 13.8 m
Draught 7.1
Shadow Height 6.1
Tonnage 1960
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2021

Surveying Details

H407/18 18.1.18 POSN 25M S BY E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD, OR 534430N, 001200E APPROX. H4523/26 16.10.26 INS NDW (PA) (1917) IN 534430N, 001200E. BR STD. H3146/61 16.4.63 AMEND TO DWPA. - NM 163/64. H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND. (SOISS, HI 54/77). DELETED. BR STD. H5084/77 19.3.80 NO WK EXISTS WITHIN 1 MILE RADIUS OF THIS POSN. SEARCHED FOR INTENSIVELY USING DCS3. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). H1310/84/26 15.8.84 WK LOCATED IN 534455N, 001231E USING DECCA. ONLY FOR'D SECTION FOUND IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS [LWS]. ARMED WITH 2 GUNS - 90MM BREECH LOADER FORWARD AND LARGE MACHINE GUN AMIDSHIPS. STANDS APPROX 20FT ABOVE SEABED. (S COOPER). NCA YET. H1310/84/26 20.9.84 CONFIRM WK LIES IN GEN DEPTH OF 17MTRS, IN A SLIGHT SCOUR. (S COOPER). INS AS USC 13MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2021/000166150 25.6.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BELTOR, EX-PROGRESSIT. BUILT IN 1894 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANITPPA FRERES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

FWD SECTION ONLY, IN SLIGHT SCOUR, HT BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 44.933 N,0 12.412 E
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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) wreck located?

The GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.933 N,0 12.412 E.

How deep is the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.933 N,0 12.412 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART)?

The seabed around the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) sink?

The GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) sank on Nov 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) belong to?

The GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) carrying?

The GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART)?

The GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) had a tonnage of 1960 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART)?

The GEORGIOS ANTIPPA (POSSIBLY)(FWD PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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