Jarita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jarita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.49 N,2 4.676 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.524833
  • Longitude: 2.077933
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JARITA
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 53.6 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 42
Tonnage 644
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1990
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.5,
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH240/350/01 3.1.91 HH240/350/01 3.1.91 LOCATED IN 513127.5N, 020444E [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.2MTRS. N CARD. BUOY, VQ, RACON (D), ESTABLISHED 1 CABLE NE OF WK IN 513132N, 020450.5E. (OCC TH, HARWICH, 29.12.90 & TH NM 55/90). INS AS WK 23MTRS WITH BUOY. - NM 120/91. HH240/350/01 16.1.91 HH240/350/01 16.1.91 W CARD. BUOY, Q(9) 15S, ESTABLISHED ABOUT 1 CABLE W OF WK. (TH NM 4/91). HH240/350/01 21.1.91 HH240/350/01 21.1.91 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.5MTRS. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (OCC, TH HARWICH, 19.1.91). AMEND TO SW 25.5MTRS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 314/91. 24.8.93 24.8.93 SHOWN AS SW 25.5MTRS IN 513134N, 020440E [EUR] ON NETH 3371 [1993 EDN]. NCA. HH090/922/01 7.9.01 HH090/922/01 7.9.01 EXAM'D 12.6.01 IN 5131.491N, 0204.671E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 29.3, FOUL 29.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.5 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ON TOP OF A SANDWAVE. (NP 1008, HI 922). LENGTH IS 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. INTACT AND ON ITS SIDE. AMEND TO SW 29MTRS. BR STD. HH242/405/05 16.7.03 HH242/405/05 16.7.03 AMENDED BY NM. - NM 3070/03. HH091/159/01 7.8.07 HH091/159/01 7.8.07 LOCATED 10.3.07 IN 5131.490N, 0204.676E [WGD] USING DPGS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.65 IN GEN DEPTH 39.0MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 9.3MTRS. LIES 042/222 DEGS WITH BOWS 042 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). LIES ALMOST AT SE END OF SANDWAVE. MINOR SCOUR CUTS SANDWAVE TO NE AND SW. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-JAR-90, EX-GULLVAAG-85, EX-DENEB-84, EX-GULF CRESCENT-73, EX-ELLY FREM-71, EX-MINI BASS-69, EX-HERMINE-64. BUILT IN 1964 BY LIDINGOVERKEN, LIDINGO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TANDE SHIPPING A/S. PASSAGE HIRTSHALS FOR LA PALLICE. CARGO PAPER. SANK IN HEAVY SEAS. CREW OF FOUR RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, LIES ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.49 N,2 4.676 E
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FAQ

Where is the JARITA wreck located?

The JARITA wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.49 N,2 4.676 E.

How deep is the JARITA and where exactly is it located?

The JARITA lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.49 N,2 4.676 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JARITA?

The seabed around the JARITA lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the JARITA sink?

The JARITA sank on Dec 28, 1990.

When was the wreck of the JARITA discovered?

The wreck of the JARITA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the JARITA belong to?

The JARITA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the JARITA carrying?

The JARITA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JARITA?

The JARITA had a tonnage of 644 tons.

What type of wreck is the JARITA?

The JARITA is classified as a carrier.

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