Jana 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jana 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 24.216 N,49 52.532 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.403600
  • Longitude: 49.875533
Wreck Depth 8.7 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANA 2
Type fishing vessel
Length 22 m
Width 7 m
Sonar Length 24.6
Sonar Width 6.2
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 30
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH492/440/02 6.1.99 HH492/440/02 6.1.99 VESSEL SCUTTLED IN 272412.14N, 495236.06E [?WGD]. APPROX 22MTRS LONG WITH 7MTR BEAM. (MENAS, FAX DTD 29.12.98). NCA. HH492/440/02 6.1.99 HH492/440/02 6.1.99 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, USING PREDICTED TIDES, IS 8.9MTRS. (MENAS, FAX DTD 5.1.99). - NM 572/99. HH492/440/01 28.1.99 HH492/440/01 28.1.99 OBSTN 8MTRS EXISTS IN 2724.202N, 4952.601E [NAH]. (SAUDI PORTS AUTHORITY NM 315, DTD 24.1.99). RETAIN AS WK 8.9MTRS IN NAH POSN. BR STD. 26.7.04 26.7.04 NOW CHARTED AS WK 8.0MTRS. (SAUDI PORTS AUTHORITY NM 315, DTD 24.1.99) DEPTH OF 8MTRS ACCEPTED BY CHART BRANCH. NE 3775. 21.10.04 21.10.04 WGD POSN: 2724.342N, 4952.651E. NE 3719. HH091/096/01 15.7.05 HH091/096/01 15.7.05 EXAM'D 12.4.05 IN 2724.216N, 4952.532E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24.6MTRS, WIDTH 6.2MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 030DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (HMS ECHO, HI 1096). AMEND WK 8.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.9.05 12.9.05 LEAST DEPTH FROM SURVEY TO READ 8.71MTRS. (J NEEDHAM, SURVEY VERIFICATION, EMAIL DTD 23.8.05). AMEND WK 8.7MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2005

Circumstances of loss

29.12.98 SCUTTLED. (MENAS, FAX DTD 29.12.98).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 24.216 N,49 52.532 E
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FAQ

Where is the JANA 2 wreck located?

The JANA 2 wreck is located at coordinates 27 24.216 N,49 52.532 E.

How deep is the JANA 2 and where exactly is it located?

The JANA 2 lies at a depth of about 8.7 meters and is located at coordinates 27 24.216 N,49 52.532 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JANA 2?

The seabed around the JANA 2 lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JANA 2 discovered?

The wreck of the JANA 2 was discovered in 1998.

What type of wreck is the JANA 2?

The JANA 2 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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