Georgios M Ii (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Georgios m ii (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 40.12 N,17 17.867 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.668667
  • Longitude: -17.297783
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 130 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 11.4
Tonnage 5028
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2003

Surveying Details

H1273/74 25.10.74 H1273/74 25.10.74 NDW REPD IN 204000N, 171800W. (CADIZ NM 1266/74) NCA, BUT COULD BE THIS WK. 14.1.77 14.1.77 WK PA IN 204000N, 171800W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS NO 07407/023, DTD 12.2.76). 12.5.77 12.5.77 NDW SHOWN IN 204015N, 171755W ON US 51022 [1976 EDN]. 28.3.89 28.3.89 NDW PA SHOWN IN 204005N, 171758W [POE] ON FRENCH CHART. NC 1690. 21.1.03 21.1.03 NDW PA SHOWN IN 2040.120N, 1717.867W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7386 [INT 1951] [1998 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1661.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EVEREST CIA MAR, SA. PASSAGE GDYNIA FOR NORTH KOREA. ABANDONED WHILE ON FIRE W OF CAP BLANC SOME 400M S OF LAS PALMAS. 3 MAJOR EXPLOSIONS OCCURRED BEFORE VESSEL SANK. 1 MAN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 20 40.12 N,17 17.867 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 20, 1968.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) belonged to LB.

What cargo was the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY)?

The GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5028 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY)?

The GEORGIOS M II (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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