Jacona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jacona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 0.202 N,2 43.156 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.003367
  • Longitude: -2.719267
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JACONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 99.2
Sonar Width 14.5
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 60
Tonnage 2969
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2024

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SANK 25M NNW FROM TROUPE HEAD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 580000N, 024730W ON BA 2182A. H3875/26 18.6.26 NDW PA (1915) CHARTED IN 580000N, 024730W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1823. 31.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 580012N, 024400W, APPROX. LENGTH 105FT, HT 30FT. (AUBD 314/69). H1270/73 22.8.78 INS AS WK PA 58MTRS IN 580012N, 024400W. - NM 2042/78. H2336/84 WK OF DESTROYER REPD IN 580013N, 024246W BY LOCAL FISHING SKIPPER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). H2336/84 22.7.86 AMEND TO USC 55MTRS IN 580013N, 024246W. BR STD. H2336/84 8.10.87 EXAM'D 10.8.86 IN 580013N, 024303W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 063/243 DEG ON SMOOTH SEABED. (HMS FOX, HI 246). BR STD. 18.3.03 NDW STILL CHARTED IN ERROR, IN 5800.00N, 0247.50W ON BA 222. DELETE. NE 222. SEP 2012/000201261 3.10.12 EXAM'D 23.6.12 IN 5800.202N, 0243.156W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.56 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. LEAST DEPTH OVER MAST FROM WATERCOLUMN DATA 43.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 99.2MTRS, WIDTH 14.5MTRS, HT 10.4MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1372). BOWS ENE. AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5249/12. SEP 2024/000246940 9.9.24 WRECK CONFIRMED BY DIVER AS �SS JACONA� FROM BRANDED CROCKERY FOUND ONBOARD WHEN DIVED.(DIVER KEVIN HEATH EMAIL,DTD 23.08.24) UPDATED OBJNAM.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY J LAING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARIN LINE OF STEAMSHIPS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 285NHP. PASSAGE ARCHANGEL FOR HULL, BANFFSHIRE. 29 LIVES LOST. MINED. (LLWW1, WW1SL & DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS ENE.

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FAQ

Where is the JACONA wreck located?

The JACONA wreck is located at coordinates 58 0.202 N,2 43.156 W.

How deep is the JACONA and where exactly is it located?

The JACONA lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 58 0.202 N,2 43.156 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JACONA?

The seabed around the JACONA lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the JACONA sink?

The JACONA sank on Aug 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the JACONA discovered?

The wreck of the JACONA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the JACONA belong to?

The JACONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JACONA carrying?

The JACONA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JACONA?

The JACONA had a tonnage of 2969 tons.

What type of wreck is the JACONA?

The JACONA is classified as a steam ship.

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