Georgios G Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Georgios g Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 52.633 N,34 49.975 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.877217
  • Longitude: 34.832917
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIOS G
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1366
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.5.78 7.5.78 AGROUND 60M FROM AQABA IN SAUDI ARABIA. (LL, 8.5.78) 17.5.78 17.5.78 AGROUND IN NUKHAILAH BAY, ABOUT 2M N OF BIR AL MASHIYA. (LL, 26.5.78). H2831/80 15.11.85 H2831/80 15.11.85 ST PA IN 285330N, 344900E. (BREST NM 85 42 61) - R/P. HH477/400/03 4.10.96 HH477/400/03 4.10.96 LOCATED AND DIVED IN 285237.8N, 344958.3E [WGD] USING GPS. A TWO HOLD CARGO SHIP WITH 'BLUE CIRCLE' ON THE FUNNEL. LOCATED IN A SANDY BAY WITH BOW SEVERAL METRES CLEAR OF THE WATER AND THE PROPELLOR AT 21MTRS. (A TURNER). - BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 1996

Circumstances of loss

28.4.78 VESSEL, BUILT 1949, RAN AGROUND 2M N OF BIR AL MASHIYA, WHILST EN-ROUTE PIRAEUS TO AQABA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY I. THEOCHARIS & K. GABRIEL, VESSEL WAS ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 28.4.78 & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIOS G wreck located?

The GEORGIOS G wreck is located at coordinates 28 52.633 N,34 49.975 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIOS G?

The seabed around the GEORGIOS G lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIOS G sink?

The GEORGIOS G sank on Apr 4, 1978.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIOS G discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIOS G was discovered in 1978.

What country did the GEORGIOS G belong to?

The GEORGIOS G belonged to GR.

What cargo was the GEORGIOS G carrying?

The GEORGIOS G was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGIOS G?

The GEORGIOS G had a tonnage of 1366 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIOS G?

The GEORGIOS G is classified as a steam ship.

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