Jasper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jasper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 44.238 N,4 21.139 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.737300
  • Longitude: -4.352317
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JASPER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Sonar Length 36
Tonnage 118
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1888
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3545/68 8.2.68 H3545/68 8.2.68 WK DIVED IN 544414N, 042104W. WRECK OF A FAIR SIZED SHIP, LENGTH APPROX 110 TO 120 FT, HT 12 TO 15 FT. SEABED SOFT MUD. MANY PIECES OF THE SHIP ARE STREWN AROUND QUITE A LARGE AREA. (N MACAULEY, LTR VIA THE BOT). INS AS DW. BR STD. H3545/68 13.8.70 H3545/68 13.8.70 INS DW BY NM. - NM 1396/70. H5249/76 23.7.81 H5249/76 23.7.81 REPD AS 120FT LONG. MOSTLY BADLY RUSTED DEBRIS LYING IN 13MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT NOTED). H5249/76 23.9.83 H5249/76 23.9.83 IDENTIFIED AS THE JASPER. (W E BUTLAND, 25.8.83).
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 1978

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1880 BY T B SEATH, RUTHGLEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE , SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WORKINGTON FOR GLASGOW. FOUNDERED AT NIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. CARGO OF STEEL RAILS WERE SALVAGED. AN ATTEMPT TO LIFT WAS MADE BUT FAILED WHEN WIRE SLING BETWEEN THE LIFTING HULKS BROKE. 9SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS, LENGTH BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 44.238 N,4 21.139 W
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FAQ

Where is the JASPER wreck located?

The JASPER wreck is located at coordinates 54 44.238 N,4 21.139 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JASPER?

The seabed around the JASPER lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the JASPER sink?

The JASPER sank on Dec 11, 1888.

When was the wreck of the JASPER discovered?

The wreck of the JASPER was discovered in 1968.

What country did the JASPER belong to?

The JASPER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JASPER carrying?

The JASPER was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the JASPER?

The JASPER had a tonnage of 118 tons.

What type of wreck is the JASPER?

The JASPER is classified as a steam ship.

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