Jean B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jean b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.635 N,0 4.106 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.760583
  • Longitude: 0.068433
Wreck Depth 11.6 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEAN B
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2016

Surveying Details

7.6.76 SANK IN 504530N 000424E [OGB], OR 153.5DEGS, 1.1M FROM SEAWARD END OF NEWHAVEN WEST BREAKWATER. TRAWL COULD BE A HAZARD, UNLIT G CON BUOY LAID TO MARK WK. (LL, 4.6.76 & 5.7.76, TLX DTD 3.6.76 RNW). H2318/74 23.6.76 LOCATED AND SWEPT IN 504536N, 000412E [OGB] BY THV `READY'. CLEAR AT 1.6MTRS FOUL AT 2.2MTRS. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, RAFL 225DEGS, 450 FT FROM WK. (TH TLX DTD 4.6.76 & TH NM 80/76). CHART AS SW 1.6MTRS [0FMS 5FT] IN 504536N, 000412E, WITH WK BUOY CLOSE SW. - NM 1328/76. H2318/74 16.12.76 CONTRACT TO SALVAGE THIS WK ENTERED INTO BY TRINITY HO. WITH RAYLEIGH SUB AQUA CLUB. (TH, LTR DTD 1.10.76). NCA. H2318/74 21.2.77 BUOY AMENDED TO R CAN LT BUOY,GPFL(2)R.10S, RAFL. (TH NMS 31 & 38/77). - NM 902/77. H2318/74 21.7.77 WK CLEAR TO 11.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.8MTRS. BUOY & MOORINGS WITHDRAWN. (TH, TLX DTD 11.7.77). AMENDED TO SW 11.6MTRS & BUOY DELETED. - NM 1746/77. H1965/76 3.12.80 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH IN MAY 1980. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). NCA. HH090/960/01 3.11.04 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 960). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 10.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1477, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

4.6.76 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MFV 'ESCALLONIA'. (LL, 4.6.76 & TLX DTD 3.6.76).

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FAQ

Where is the JEAN B wreck located?

The JEAN B wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.635 N,0 4.106 E.

How deep is the JEAN B and where exactly is it located?

The JEAN B lies at a depth of about 11.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.635 N,0 4.106 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JEAN B?

The seabed around the JEAN B lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the JEAN B sink?

The JEAN B sank on Jun 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the JEAN B discovered?

The wreck of the JEAN B was discovered in 1976.

What country did the JEAN B belong to?

The JEAN B belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the JEAN B?

The JEAN B is classified as a fishing vessel.

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