Jane Grey (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jane grey (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.338 N,5 47.976 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.822300
  • Longitude: -5.799600
Wreck Depth 112.6 m
Water Depth 114 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANE GREY (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 26.8 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 17.4
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 95
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 1983
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2016

Surveying Details

26.3.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 515500N, 055200W. (IDSA MASTER). 4.4.18 SUNK 14MIN N BY W OF THE SMALLS. (BOT MASTER). H4467/81 10.6.83 WK LOCATED IN 514957N, 054117W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 111.3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN DTD 29.5.83). BR STD. H4467/81 29.6.83 EXAM'D 1.3.83. POSN BY HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 111.3 IN GEN DEPTH 114MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - SHADOW HT 5.2MTRS; LENGTH 20MTRS; BEAM 6MTRS. GIVES GOOD SONAR SHADOW BUT IS ITSELF POORLY DEFINED. FAIRLY SMALL WK, POSSIBLY WOODEN, LIES ON UNDULATING SANDY BOTTOM. (HMS BULLDOG HI 70(H)). NFA. SEP 2016/000053290 1.9.16 EXAM'D 14.3.16 IN 5149.338N, 0547.976W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 112.6MTRS, GEN DEPTH 114MTRS. LENGTH 17.4MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 2MTRS, ORIENTATION 095/275. WK APPEARS BURIED? (MMT, HI 1471 OFF SMALLS TSS). AMEND NDW 112MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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

POORLY DEFINED, ?WOODEN

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FAQ

Where is the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.338 N,5 47.976 W.

How deep is the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 112.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.338 N,5 47.976 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 114 meters deep.

When did the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY)?

The JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 124 tons.

What type of wreck is the JANE GREY (POSSIBLY)?

The JANE GREY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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