Jean Nicolet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jean nicolet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 28 S,74 16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.466667
  • Longitude: 74.266667
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEAN NICOLET
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1944
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.9.72 VESSEL SUNK IN 032800S, 741600E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY OREGON SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. PASSAGE LOS ANGELES FOR FREEMANTLE AND CALCUTTA. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF 77 CREW AND PASSENGERS NE OF THE CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the JEAN NICOLET wreck located?

The JEAN NICOLET wreck is located at coordinates 3 28 S,74 16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JEAN NICOLET?

The seabed around the JEAN NICOLET lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the JEAN NICOLET sink?

The JEAN NICOLET sank on Jul 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the JEAN NICOLET discovered?

The wreck of the JEAN NICOLET was discovered in 1972.

What country did the JEAN NICOLET belong to?

The JEAN NICOLET belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the JEAN NICOLET?

The JEAN NICOLET had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JEAN NICOLET?

The JEAN NICOLET is classified as a liberty ship.

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