Georgios Markettos (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Georgios markettos (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.929 N,5 3.894 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.498817
  • Longitude: -5.064900
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 88.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 97.1
Sonar Width 19.2
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 147
Tonnage 2269
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2011

Surveying Details

H8609/47 27.7.48 H8609/47 27.7.48 NDW SHOWN IN 512954N, 050352W ON SURVEY [E8262/2]. BR STD. 14.11.72 14.11.72 AMENDED TO WK USC 15FMS. NE 1178. 18.12.72 18.12.72 AMENDED TO WK USC 27MTRS. NC 1478. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMENDED TO NDW. NC 1178. H5001/72 24.11.80 H5001/72 24.11.80 WK EXAM'D 7.4.78 IN 512954N, 050352W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.2 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR 4MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 250FT, BEAM 50FT. LYING APPROX 160/340DEGS ON FINE SAND. APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN IN TWO. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 63B/72). AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 1.12.11 1.12.11 LOCATED 22.4.10 IN 5129.929N, 0503.894W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.58 IN GEN DEPTH 53.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP. LENGTH 97.1MTRS, WIDTH 19.2MTRS, HT 5.47MTRS. LIES 147/327 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). IN TWO PARTS. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-LLANBERIS '89, EX-BADMINGTON, EX-CORONIADIS, EX-MALEAS. BUILT IN 1890 BY OSBORNE, GRAHAM & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C P MARKETTOS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 208 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR ORAN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-57. (SIBI, LLWW1, DODS).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS WITH GAP BETWEEN

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.929 N,5 3.894 W.

How deep is the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.929 N,5 3.894 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) sink?

The GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1948.

What country did the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY)?

The GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2269 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY)?

The GEORGIOS MARKETTOS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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