Jacksonville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jacksonville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 44.295 N,6 48.054 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.738250
  • Longitude: -6.800900
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JACKSONVILLE
Type tanker
Flag US
Length 153.6 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 10448
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H04635/44 ACCURATE SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554418N, 064800W. (C-IN-C W APPS). 31.8.44 BROKE IN TWO. FORE PART SANK APPROX 20 MILES NNE INNISTRAHULL. AFTER PART BURNED FIERCELY AND SANK LATER IN 554500N, 064900W. (HMS SHEMARA, SIGNAL DTD 31.8.44). 20.2.45 AFTER PART OF VESSEL IN 554500N, 064900W. L 690FT, HT 54FT. (AUBD 317/5). L 480FT, HT 24FT. LYING 090/270 DEG. GAVE OFF HIGH OCTANE PETROL WHICH WAS IGNITED BY SQUID ATTACK. (WAGO 524). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944 BY KAISER CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TURBO-ELECTRIC ENGINES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-482. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR SHELL HAVEN. 3 CREW RECOVERED, 75 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the JACKSONVILLE wreck located?

The JACKSONVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 55 44.295 N,6 48.054 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JACKSONVILLE?

The seabed around the JACKSONVILLE lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the JACKSONVILLE sink?

The JACKSONVILLE sank on Aug 30, 1944.

When was the wreck of the JACKSONVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the JACKSONVILLE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the JACKSONVILLE belong to?

The JACKSONVILLE belonged to US.

What cargo was the JACKSONVILLE carrying?

The JACKSONVILLE was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the JACKSONVILLE?

The JACKSONVILLE had a tonnage of 10448 tons.

What type of wreck is the JACKSONVILLE?

The JACKSONVILLE is classified as a tanker.

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