Jane Gray Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jane gray Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.524 N,5 50.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.942067
  • Longitude: -5.842667
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANE GRAY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 26.8 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 124
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

26.3.18 M15650 26.3.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 515500N, 055200W. (IDSA MASTER). INS ON BA CHARTS. 4.4.18 M16760 4.4.18 SUNK 14MIN N BY W OF THE SMALLS. (BOT MASTER). 24.4.45 24.4.45 GOOD POSN AND GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 515630N, 055030W [OGB]. (AUBD 319/302, EG 31). AMENDED TO NDWPA. BA 1410. H5223/76 13.7.77 H5223/76 13.7.77 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (HMS HERALD, HI 11/77). DELETE. BR STD. H4467/81 1.7.83 H4467/81 1.7.83 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SEARCH. DISPROVED IN THIS POSN. COULD POSSIBLY BE [12161]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1865 BY PAYNTER, AMLWCH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T BORGAN & CO. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR WATERFORD. CAPTURED BY U-101, ABANDONED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SIBI & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

3 MASTED

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FAQ

Where is the JANE GRAY wreck located?

The JANE GRAY wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.524 N,5 50.56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JANE GRAY?

The seabed around the JANE GRAY lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the JANE GRAY sink?

The JANE GRAY sank on Mar 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JANE GRAY discovered?

The wreck of the JANE GRAY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the JANE GRAY belong to?

The JANE GRAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JANE GRAY carrying?

The JANE GRAY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JANE GRAY?

The JANE GRAY had a tonnage of 124 tons.

What type of wreck is the JANE GRAY?

The JANE GRAY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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