Jambo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jambo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 1.171 N,5 27.139 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.019517
  • Longitude: -5.452317
Wreck Depth 19.11 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMBO
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 88.2 m
Width 14.2 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 92.6
Sonar Width 15.6
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 36
Tonnage 1990
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 2003
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH272/670/05 3.7.03 SUNK IN 5801.14N, 0527.15W [WGD]. W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9) 15 SEC, RACON D, IN 5801.13N, 0527.422W [WGD]. (MRCC CLYDE, TLX DTD 1.3.03). NCA. HH272/670/05 3.7.03 N CARD LT BUOY, Q, IN 5801.273N, 0527.164W [WGD]. (MRCC CLYDE, TLX DTD 1.7.03). INS DW WITH TWO CARD BUOYS. 3.7.03 SUNK IN 5801.14N, 0527.15W. ON PORT SIDE WITH BOW ABOVE WATER. (LL 1.7.03). SOME CARGO ESCAPED FROM AFT HOLDS, BOW DAMAGED, VESSEL RESTING ON A LARGE BOULDER WITH 20DEG LIST. (LL, 3.7.03) NCA. HH272/670/05 7.7.03 WK LIES IN 5801.181N, 0527.160W [WGD]. TEMP EXCLUSION AREA WITH RADIUS 500MTRS ESTABLISHED. (MRSC STORNOWAY, FAX DTD 4.7.03). INS AS DW WITH N & W CARD LT BUOYS. AMEND POSN. 11.7.03 RECOVERY OF FUEL IN HAND. CARGO RECOVERY WILL COMMENCE IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. (LL 8.7.03). NCA. HH272/670/05 16.7.03 S CARD LT BUOY, Q(6) + LFL 15 SEC, IN 5801.02N, 0527.23W [WGD]. (MRCC CLYDE, TLX DTD 11.7.03). INS DW WITH THREE CARD LT BUOYS. - NM 3508/03. HH272/670/05 22.10.03 EXCLUSION ZONE REVOKED. (MRSC STORNOWAY, FAX DTD 17.10.03). NCA. 27.10.03 WK WILL BE LEFT WHERE IT FOUNDERED. (LL 27.10.03). NCA. HH272/670/05 12.12.03 N AND W CARD LT BUOYS (W WITH RACON 'D') HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (NLB FAX DTD 6.12.03 & MRCC CLYDE, TLX DTD 6.12.03). - NM 445/04. HH272/670/05 13.1.03 NLB HAVE RELINQUISHED POSSESSION OF THE WK. ALL MARKER BUOYS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATIONS. (NLB NM 1/04). RETAIN AS DW. DELETE S CARD LT BUOY. - NM 665/04. 25.2.05 WK IS INTACT AND INVERTED. SUPERSTRUCTURE CRUSHED. (DIVER MAGAZINE 2.05). NCA. SEP 2020/000240667 13.10.20 EXAM'D 25.9.19; WRECK LOCATED IN 5801.171N, 0527.139W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27.3MTRS. LENGTH 92.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.6MTRS, HT 8.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 036/215 DEGS. WK INTACT AND INVERTED. POSSIBLE SNAGGED BUOY LINE PROTRUDING FROM WK, VISIBLE IN W/C, LEAST DEPTH 16.94MTRS. (MERITAITO AND XOCEAN, HI 1588). AMEND DW 19.1 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1990 BY B V SCHEEPWERFT 'WATERHUIZEN'; J PATTIC, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACCENT SHIPPING CO LTD, LIMASSOL. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1599BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR DUBLIN. RAN AGROUND AND LATER SANK WHEN THE OOW (CHIEF OFFICER) FELL ASLEEP WHILE STANDING BY THE ENGINE CONTROLS AND MISSED AN ALTERATION OF COURSE. CREW RECOVERED. (LL & SEAWAYS).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 1.171 N,5 27.139 W
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FAQ

Where is the JAMBO wreck located?

The JAMBO wreck is located at coordinates 58 1.171 N,5 27.139 W.

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

The JAMBO lies at a depth of about 19.11 meters and is located at coordinates 58 1.171 N,5 27.139 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JAMBO?

The seabed around the JAMBO lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the JAMBO sink?

The JAMBO sank on May 29, 2003.

When was the wreck of the JAMBO discovered?

The wreck of the JAMBO was discovered in 2003.

What country did the JAMBO belong to?

The JAMBO belonged to CY.

What cargo was the JAMBO carrying?

The JAMBO was carrying chemicals,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the JAMBO?

The JAMBO had a tonnage of 1990 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMBO?

The JAMBO is classified as a carrier.

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