Janus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Janus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 36 N,15 3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.600000
  • Longitude: -15.050000
Water Depth 240 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANUS
Type tanker
Flag SE
Length 153.3 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 9965
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 563600N, 150300W. 4.8.87 4.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY ORESUNDSVARVET A/B. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI-A/B NORDSTJERNAN. OIL ENGINE OF 635NHP. PASSAGE CURACAO FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED BY U-46. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the JANUS wreck located?

The JANUS wreck is located at coordinates 56 36 N,15 3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JANUS?

The seabed around the JANUS lies at approximately 240 meters deep.

When did the JANUS sink?

The JANUS sank on Oct 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JANUS discovered?

The wreck of the JANUS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JANUS belong to?

The JANUS belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the JANUS?

The JANUS had a tonnage of 9965 tons.

What type of wreck is the JANUS?

The JANUS is classified as a tanker.

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