Emma Jane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Emma jane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.123 N,4 10.022 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.385383
  • Longitude: -4.167033
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMMA JANE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10.4 m
Width 3.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2020

Surveying Details

H2921/85 19.7.88 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 532400N, 041000W. (HOLYHEAD CG MRSC, 18.7.88). NCA YET. H2921/85 26.7.88 SEARCHES CONDUCTED BY TRINITY HOUSE MB ST TUDWAL IN [A] 552352N, 040932W - AS QUOTED BY HELICOPTER; [B] 532307N, 040957W - AS QUOTED BY LIFEBOAT AND [C] ESTIMATED POSN GIVEN BY OWNER - 2 TO 3 CABLES SW OF [A]. NOTHING FOUND. (TH HARWICH, 19.7.88). NCA. HH100/351/01 19.1.89 'MAYDAY' POSN WAS 532300N, 040957W. MOELFRE LIFEBOAT REPORTED OIL AND WRECKAGE IN 532306.5N, 040957W [OGB]. (K HURLEY, 23.10.89 & 5.1.90). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2019/000245915 13.2.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1573). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. SANK. FOUR CREW RECOVERED. MOELFRE LIFEBOAT GATHERING DEBRIS. LIGHT OIL LEAKING FROM WK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the EMMA JANE wreck located?

The EMMA JANE wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.123 N,4 10.022 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMMA JANE?

The seabed around the EMMA JANE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the EMMA JANE sink?

The EMMA JANE sank on Jul 18, 1988.

When was the wreck of the EMMA JANE discovered?

The wreck of the EMMA JANE was discovered in 1988.

What country did the EMMA JANE belong to?

The EMMA JANE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the EMMA JANE?

The EMMA JANE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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