Janina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Janina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.94 N,1 26.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.915667
  • Longitude: -1.434667
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANINA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 63.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 735
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

SANK 11-12M OFF COAST BETWEEN CHERBOURG AND BARFLEUR. (LL, 1.10.76). POSN 495200N, 013000W TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 20.11.78 NDW PA SHOWN IN 495500N, 012600W ON FR 6614D [OCT 1978 EDN]. NE 2613. 19.6.90 USC PD 42MTRS SHOWN IN 495500N, 012600W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. COASTER 'JANINA' IN 495500N, 012600W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. LEAST DEPTH ESTIMATED FROM VESSEL'S DIMENSIONS AS 42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591167). NC 2613. HH226/410/01 10.6.92 NOT FOUND. TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 92 21 31). AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. 23.11.94 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN]. NCA. 11.12.98 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 495500N, 012600E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [INT 1705]. NC 2613. HH226/410/06 2.1.02 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 01 50 22). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EN-ROUTE BREMEN FOR VIGO. SANK 11-12M OFF COAST BETWEEN CHERBOURG AND BARFLEUR. CREW RESCUED. VESSEL SANK FOLLOWING LEAK. (LL, 1.10.76).

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FAQ

Where is the JANINA wreck located?

The JANINA wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.94 N,1 26.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JANINA?

The seabed around the JANINA lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the JANINA sink?

The JANINA sank on Sep 29, 1976.

When was the wreck of the JANINA discovered?

The wreck of the JANINA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the JANINA belong to?

The JANINA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the JANINA carrying?

The JANINA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JANINA?

The JANINA had a tonnage of 735 tons.

What type of wreck is the JANINA?

The JANINA is classified as a motor vessel.

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