Jaguar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jaguar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.267 N,2 22.353 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.054450
  • Longitude: 2.372550
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAGUAR
Type destroyer
Flag FR
Length 126.8 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2126
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers 2 G CON BUOYS, 50 MTRS NE & NW
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2017

Surveying Details

H8018/47 4.2.48 INS ST LEGEND 'WKS' IN 510318N, 022148E, MARKED WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G . (PARIS NM 3401/47 & 3915/47). - NM 3297/47. H7840/51 10.7.52 AMENDED TO TWO STF WITH 2 G CONL LT BUOYS, F.G. SE. (PARIS NM BLOCK 52/18/03). - NM BLOCK. 31.5.77 ST SHOWN IN 510319N, 022226E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6652 [1977 EDN]. BR STD. H2981/78 2.10.78 MARKED BY 2 G CON BUOYS, 50 MTRS NE & NW OF WK. (AV CHERBOURG 1254). BR STD. 18.7.02 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7057 [INT 1482] [2ND EDN, 2002]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN A/C, WHILE ENGAGED IN OPERATIONS CONNECTED WITH THE EVACUATION OF BRITISH & FRENCH ARMIES FROM DUNKIRK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the JAGUAR wreck located?

The JAGUAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.267 N,2 22.353 E.

When did the JAGUAR sink?

The JAGUAR sank on May 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JAGUAR discovered?

The wreck of the JAGUAR was discovered in 1977.

What country did the JAGUAR belong to?

The JAGUAR belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the JAGUAR?

The JAGUAR had a tonnage of 2126 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAGUAR?

The JAGUAR is classified as a destroyer.

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