Hms Jaseur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms jaseur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 53.667 N,78 34.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.894450
  • Longitude: -78.575000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HMS JASEUR
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 7 m
Tonnage 301
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1859
Original Detection Year 1859
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2016

Surveying Details

H1276/83 16.8.84 LEGEND/TEXT REFERRING TO SUPPOSED POSN OF WRECK ON E REEF OF BAJO NUEVO, WEST INDIES IN 155340N, 783430W APPROX ON CHART CUTTING OF US LARGE SCALE CHART DTD APPROX 1935, CHART NUMBER UNKNOWN. NCA. APPARENTLY HAS BEEN LOCATED BY JOHN GRATTON, BUT NO ACCURATE DETAILS YET. NCA. SEP 2016/000050548 7.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON CO200008 [ED2.26, DTD 22.2.16]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1857 BY GREEN, BLACKWALL. ONE 68 PDR, TWO 24 PDR HOWITZERS. WRECKED ON PAXO NUEVO, WEST INDIES (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 15 53.667 N,78 34.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS JASEUR wreck located?

The HMS JASEUR wreck is located at coordinates 15 53.667 N,78 34.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS JASEUR?

The seabed around the HMS JASEUR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS JASEUR sink?

The HMS JASEUR sank on Feb 26, 1859.

When was the wreck of the HMS JASEUR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS JASEUR was discovered in 1859.

What country did the HMS JASEUR belong to?

The HMS JASEUR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS JASEUR?

The HMS JASEUR had a tonnage of 301 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS JASEUR?

The HMS JASEUR is classified as a gunboat.

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