Jaramac X Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jaramac x Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 32 N,4 59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.533333
  • Longitude: 4.983333
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JARAMAC X
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2010

Surveying Details

H3279/66 21.11.66 H3279/66 21.11.66 DWPA IN 053200N, 045900E. (LAGOS NM 100/66). - NM 2179/66. H3279/66 6.3.67 H3279/66 6.3.67 MISSED SCALE. - NM 517/67. H3279/66 18.5.71 H3279/66 18.5.71 REPORTED BY FRENCH SHIP FROM LOCAL PILOT THAT WRECK DOES NOT EXIST. (FRENCH HYDRO DEPT, LTR DTD 6.5.71). NCA. H2040 14.3.73 H2040 14.3.73 LOCAL PILOTS ARE DOUBTFUL OF EXISTANCE OF WRECK. (SS MALWA, HN DTD 3.1.73). H3838/74 1.9.76 H3838/74 1.9.76 EXPUNGED BY HAMBURG NM 1364(B)/76. NCA YET. H3838/74 16.12.76 H3838/74 16.12.76 DELETED BY US NM 57120/40/76. H3838/74 4.2.76 H3838/74 4.2.76 DELETED. (NPA, LAGOS LTR DTD 10.1.77). - NM 387/77.

Circumstances of loss

6.9.66 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MCDERMOTT OVERSEAS INC. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 6.9.66)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 32 N,4 59 E
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FAQ

Where is the JARAMAC X wreck located?

The JARAMAC X wreck is located at coordinates 5 32 N,4 59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JARAMAC X?

The seabed around the JARAMAC X lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JARAMAC X discovered?

The wreck of the JARAMAC X was discovered in 1966.

What type of wreck is the JARAMAC X?

The JARAMAC X is classified as a tug.

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