Kostis A. Georgilis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Kostis a. georgilis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 4.1 N,93 22.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.068333
  • Longitude: 93.380000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 134.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7293
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2008

Surveying Details

31.7.69 31.7.69 STRANDED IN 140500N, 932200E APPROX. (LLOYDS NOV '67). NCA. H3304/72 26.5.72 H3304/72 26.5.72 ST IN 140406N, 932242E. (HN MV SAGAR DEEP DTD 18.4.72). - NM 1054/72. H3304/72 6.7.72 H3304/72 6.7.72 TO BE SHOWN AS DW (MAST) ON INDIAN CHARTS. (DEHRA DUN NM 213/72). NCA, RETAIN AS ST. 22.10.82 22.10.82 SHOWN AS DW PA (MAST) IN 140406N, 932248E [UND] ON INDIAN 401 [1982 EDN]. NC'S 825 & 1419.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY BETHLEHEM-FAIRFIELD, BALTIMORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OKEANOPOROS SHIPPING CORP. PASSAGE RANGOON FOR COLOMBO. VESSEL WAS GUTTED BY FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS THAT STARTED IN THE ENGINE ROOM. STRANDED, AFTER FIRE, ON GREAT COCO ISLAND. ALL 29 CREW GOT ASHORE SAFELY. VESSEL ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS wreck located?

The KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS wreck is located at coordinates 14 4.1 N,93 22.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS?

The seabed around the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS sink?

The KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS sank on Nov 3, 1967.

When was the wreck of the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS discovered?

The wreck of the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS was discovered in 1967.

What country did the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS belong to?

The KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS carrying?

The KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS?

The KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS had a tonnage of 7293 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS?

The KOSTIS A. GEORGILIS is classified as a steam ship.

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