Empire Jaguar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire jaguar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34 N,17 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.566667
  • Longitude: -17.583333
Water Depth 4050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE JAGUAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.6 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5186
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 2.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 513400N, 173500W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). IN OVER 400MTRS. NCA. SINKING POSN 513400N, 173400W. (LLOYDS). NCA
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY UNCHIDA SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (SIR W R SMITH & SONS). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 513IHP FOR 11KTS. TORPEDOED BY U-103.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE JAGUAR wreck located?

The EMPIRE JAGUAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 34 N,17 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE JAGUAR?

The seabed around the EMPIRE JAGUAR lies at approximately 4050 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE JAGUAR sink?

The EMPIRE JAGUAR sank on Dec 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE JAGUAR discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE JAGUAR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EMPIRE JAGUAR belong to?

The EMPIRE JAGUAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE JAGUAR?

The EMPIRE JAGUAR had a tonnage of 5186 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE JAGUAR?

The EMPIRE JAGUAR is classified as a steam ship.

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