Vernicos Giorgis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vernicos giorgis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 52.191 N,5 12.914 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.869850
  • Longitude: -5.215233
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERNICOS GIORGIS
Type tug
Flag GR
Length 29.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 237
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

Surveying Details

H5001/72 20.10.81 H5001/72 20.10.81 ASHORE 0.75M FROM SOLVA. VERNICOS GIORGOS HOLED. TWO OTHER TUGS STILL AFLOAT & ATTACHED TO TOW, POSSIBILITY OF TOWING TO MILFORD HAVEN WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. (LL 246). H5001/72 26.10.81 H5001/72 26.10.81 'VERNICOS GIORGOS' & 'VERNICOS ALEXIA' DECLARED TOTAL LOSSES. 'VERNICOS BARBARA' MAY BE SALVAGED. OCEAN DYNAMICS OF SOLVA CARRYING OUT SALVAGE, UNDER JURISDICTION OF RECEIVER OF WRECKS. (LL 246). H5001/72 3.11.81 H5001/72 3.11.81 CORRECT NAMES NOW GIVEN AS; 'VERNICOS GIORGIS', 'VERNICOS BARBARA IV', & 'VERNICOS ALEXIA'. (LL 246). NCA. H5001/72 18.1.82 H5001/72 18.1.82 ALL THREE TUGS STILL LYING IN SAME POSN. FUTURE UNKNOWN. (LL 246). H5001/72 13.5.82 H5001/72 13.5.82 EQUIPMENT SALVAGED FROM THESE WKS TO BE AUCTIONED AUG, 1982. (LL 248). H1288/83/361 5.4.84 H1288/83/361 5.4.84 DIVERS REPORT OF SEPT 1983. VERNICOS GIORGIS 'STILL IN SHAPE', BUT GRADUALLY BREAKING UP. STERN IS UNDER WATER. ALL THREE TUGS HAVE KELP GROWING ON THEM. POSN: 515210N, 051251W. (S J HUMPHREY). CHART AS ST 'WKS'. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5152.191N, 0512.914W.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CANADA II, EX-CANADA, EX-PEACOCK '70. BUILT IN 1960 BY CAMMEL LAIRD & CO LTD, BIRKENHEAD. 4 STROKE, 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1088 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. FOULED PROPELLER ON TOW WHILE TOWING VERNICOS ALEXIA & VERNICOS BARBARA IV DURING GALE. ALL THREE TUGS BLOWN ON ROCKS ABOVE LW LINE. EIGHT CREW FROM VERNICOS GIORGIS RESCUED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the VERNICOS GIORGIS wreck located?

The VERNICOS GIORGIS wreck is located at coordinates 51 52.191 N,5 12.914 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VERNICOS GIORGIS?

The seabed around the VERNICOS GIORGIS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VERNICOS GIORGIS sink?

The VERNICOS GIORGIS sank on Oct 18, 1981.

When was the wreck of the VERNICOS GIORGIS discovered?

The wreck of the VERNICOS GIORGIS was discovered in 1981.

What country did the VERNICOS GIORGIS belong to?

The VERNICOS GIORGIS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the VERNICOS GIORGIS?

The VERNICOS GIORGIS had a tonnage of 237 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERNICOS GIORGIS?

The VERNICOS GIORGIS is classified as a tug.

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