Hugh Jones Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hugh jones Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 35.133 N,70 9.72 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.585550
  • Longitude: -70.162000
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUGH JONES
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 1988

Surveying Details

6.1.76 6.1.76 WK LOCATED IN POSN 473508N, 700945W IN LEAST DEPTH 39.8MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H1996/71 19.10.81 H1996/71 19.10.81 WK 22FMS IN 473508N, 700945W. (OTTOWA NM 4/848/81). BR STD. 11.12.84 11.12.84 SHOWN IN 473506N, 700945W SHOWN ON CANADIAN 1234. NE 314. 22.7.88 22.7.88 SHOWN AS WK 40.0MTRS IN 473508N, 700945W ON CANADIAN 1234 [1983]. NC 313.

Circumstances of loss

6.1.76 6.1.76 BROKE TOW OF TUG 2.5M E OF ST IRENEE, ST LAWRENCE RIVER, ABOUT 26.11.73, & SANK, HAVING BROKEN IN TWO. WITH STRONG BOTTOM CURRENTS THERE IS A POSSIBILITY IT MAY MOVE. (LL).

General Comments

BROKE IN TWO PRIOR TO SINKING

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FAQ

Where is the HUGH JONES wreck located?

The HUGH JONES wreck is located at coordinates 47 35.133 N,70 9.72 W.

How deep is the HUGH JONES and where exactly is it located?

The HUGH JONES lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 47 35.133 N,70 9.72 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUGH JONES?

The seabed around the HUGH JONES lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HUGH JONES sink?

The HUGH JONES sank on Nov 26, 1973.

When was the wreck of the HUGH JONES discovered?

The wreck of the HUGH JONES was discovered in 1973.

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