Blue Jacket Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Blue jacket Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.985 N,5 44.758 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.066417
  • Longitude: -5.745967
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE JACKET
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2090
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1898
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 30.12.72 30.12.72 VESSEL WRECKED LESS THAN 50YDS FROM THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE LONGSHIPS LT HO. (LANDS END SHIPWRECKS). POSN 500357N, 054442W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 NO EVIDENCE OF THIS WRECK REMAINS. (HMS FOX, HI 43/77). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 1999

Circumstances of loss

9.2.1920 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1883 BY J. L. THOMPSON, SUNDERLAND, WAS WRECKED LESS THAN 50YDS FROM THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE LONGSHIPS LT HO WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM PLYMOUTH TO CARDIFF. THE TUG 'CHASE' WAS LOST OFF LANDS END 9.2.1920 WHILST WORKING ON THE WK OF THE 'BLUE JACKET'. (LANDS END SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the BLUE JACKET wreck located?

The BLUE JACKET wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.985 N,5 44.758 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE JACKET?

The seabed around the BLUE JACKET lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BLUE JACKET sink?

The BLUE JACKET sank on Nov 9, 1898.

When was the wreck of the BLUE JACKET discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE JACKET was discovered in 1972.

What country did the BLUE JACKET belong to?

The BLUE JACKET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BLUE JACKET carrying?

The BLUE JACKET was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BLUE JACKET?

The BLUE JACKET had a tonnage of 2090 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLUE JACKET?

The BLUE JACKET is classified as a steam ship.

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