James B Richardson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
James b richardson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 41.329 N,1 44.361 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.688817
  • Longitude: -1.739350
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMES B RICHARDSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.6 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 14300
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Surveying Details

17.4.79 ST SHOWN IN 494121N, 014422W ON FR 6737D. BR STD. 20.3.84 WK OF STEAMSHIP 'J RICHARDSON' LIES STRANDED IN 494122N, 014421.9W [EUR]. WK ALWAYS UNCOVERED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). 19.12.88 SS 'JAMES B RICHARDSON' IN 494122.1N, 014421.9W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. WK DRIES. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14591028). 5.7.93 ST PD SHOWN IN 494122N, 014426W ON FRENCH 5636 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 16.4.99 POSN 4941.368N, 0144.365W [EUR]. ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO ST PD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000182665 30.9.15 SHOWN AS ST PD IN 4941.308N, 0144.445W [WGD] ON FR 7092 [ED 4, COR TO 11.8.15]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

LOST IN FOGGY WEATHER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 41.329 N,1 44.361 W
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FAQ

Where is the JAMES B RICHARDSON wreck located?

The JAMES B RICHARDSON wreck is located at coordinates 49 41.329 N,1 44.361 W.

When was the wreck of the JAMES B RICHARDSON discovered?

The wreck of the JAMES B RICHARDSON was discovered in 1979.

What country did the JAMES B RICHARDSON belong to?

The JAMES B RICHARDSON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JAMES B RICHARDSON?

The JAMES B RICHARDSON had a tonnage of 14300 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMES B RICHARDSON?

The JAMES B RICHARDSON is classified as a steam ship.

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