Vasilefs Georgios Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vasilefs georgios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.868 N,5 40.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.214467
  • Longitude: -5.667650
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VASILEFS GEORGIOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3651
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.5.18 6.5.18 REPD LOST 3M NNE OF PENDEEN. (AP FALMOUTH, DOCKET M09597). 3.5.18 3.5.18 REPD POSN 6M NE PENDEEN (CC, ST IVES). H6391/19 H6391/19 POSN ACCEPTED AS 501250N 054000W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BA 777. H2537/28 28.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 28.8.28 AMEND DWPA. BA 777. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND USCPA 20MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1178. 14.12.11 14.12.11 NOT LOCATED 12.9.09 USING M/B & MAGNETOMTER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY R CRAGGS & SONS, MIDDLESBOROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O TETENES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 342 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY N E MARINE ENGINEERING CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR BARRY. TORPEDOED BY UB-103. TWO LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the VASILEFS GEORGIOS wreck located?

The VASILEFS GEORGIOS wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.868 N,5 40.059 W.

How deep is the VASILEFS GEORGIOS and where exactly is it located?

The VASILEFS GEORGIOS lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.868 N,5 40.059 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VASILEFS GEORGIOS?

The seabed around the VASILEFS GEORGIOS lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the VASILEFS GEORGIOS sink?

The VASILEFS GEORGIOS sank on May 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the VASILEFS GEORGIOS discovered?

The wreck of the VASILEFS GEORGIOS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the VASILEFS GEORGIOS belong to?

The VASILEFS GEORGIOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the VASILEFS GEORGIOS carrying?

The VASILEFS GEORGIOS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VASILEFS GEORGIOS?

The VASILEFS GEORGIOS had a tonnage of 3651 tons.

What type of wreck is the VASILEFS GEORGIOS?

The VASILEFS GEORGIOS is classified as a steam ship.

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