Jane Brown Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Jane brown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.303 N,4 46.449 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.055050
  • Longitude: -4.774150
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANE BROWN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 3
Shadow Height 0.75
Tonnage 27
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,salt,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1863
Original Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2007

Surveying Details

20.2.07 20.2.07 REMAINS LIE IN 5403.303N, 0446.449W [WGD]. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS AND STANDS ABOUT 0.75MTR HIGH. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS APPROX. LIES N/S. CONSISTS SOLEY OF THE IRON OBJECTS WHICH WERE ON BOARD, NAMELY ANCHORS, CHABLE, HAWSE PIPES AND WINDLASS, TOGETHER WITH OTHER UNIDENTIFIED ITEMS WHICH ARE CONCRETED TO THE SEABED. WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE BOW FACES OUTWARDS FROM THE CLIFF. SEABED OF SMALL STONES. ASSUMED TO BE JANE BROWN FROM CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 20.2.07). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1834. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JONES & CO. PASSAGE RUNCORN FOR AYR. PASSED THE CALF LIGHTS BUT WIND VEERED NW AND INCREASED TO A GALE ACCOMPANIED BY A FOG. FORYARD CARRIED AWAY, VESSEL BECAME UNMANAGABLE AND DRIFTED ONTO ROCKS ON THE CALF OF MAN. CREW TOOK TO THE BOAT AND LANDED SAFELY. SHORTLY AFTER THE SCHOONER BACKED OFF AND DRIFTED TO SPANISH HEAD WHERE SHE BECAME A TOTAL WK. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

ONLY IRON PARTS REMAIN, BOWS S, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the JANE BROWN wreck located?

The JANE BROWN wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.303 N,4 46.449 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JANE BROWN?

The seabed around the JANE BROWN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the JANE BROWN sink?

The JANE BROWN sank on Jan 16, 1863.

When was the wreck of the JANE BROWN discovered?

The wreck of the JANE BROWN was discovered in 2007.

What country did the JANE BROWN belong to?

The JANE BROWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JANE BROWN carrying?

The JANE BROWN was carrying grain,salt,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the JANE BROWN?

The JANE BROWN had a tonnage of 27 tons.

What type of wreck is the JANE BROWN?

The JANE BROWN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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