Jebba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jebba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.102 N,3 51.82 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.235033
  • Longitude: -3.863667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEBBA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107.3 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3813
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo rubber,timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1907
Original Detection Year 1907
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 4.4.64 FIRST REPD BY TORBAY BSAC IN LTR DTD 4.4.64. SMALL PARAGRAPH IN THE WRECK HUNTERS - ONLY BOILERS AND PLATE REMAIN. 31.4.69 PLATE LOCATED WITH INSCRIPTION 'AFRICA SS COMPANY' WHICH IS FROM THE WK OF THE 'JEBBA'. (J A BROOKS, TELECON). H1246/69 13.5.69 WRECKAGE LIES DIRECTLY OUT FROM CAVE AT RAMILLIES COVE, SOME 40FT MORE WRECKAGE LIES 150FT E OF POSN. WK BROKEN UP, STERN STILL RECOGNISABLE, BOILERS INTACT. STERN STRADDLES WK OF HMS RAMILLIES [18093] IN 501420N, 035203W. BOW LIES 300FT AWAY HARD AGAINST CLIFF IN 8FT OF WATER. PIECES OF POTTERY SCATTERED ABOUT DUE TO CURRENT. (J A BROOKS, LTR REC'D 13.5.69). NCA. 13.8.69 'JEBBA' & 'ALBERTVILLE' ARE REPD TO BE SAME VESSEL, 'ALBERTVILLE' BEING THE PREVIOUS NAME OF THE 'JEBBA'. (TELECON, LLOYDS). NCA. H1288/75/278 4.11.75 DIVED ON 14.9.75 IN 501412N, 035154W. WRECKAGE, WELL BROKEN UP. LIES IN POSN AS SHOWN ON PHOTO P.36 DEVON SHIPWRECKS. (R FIELDS, 29.9.75). NCA. 17.12.85 MUCH WRECKAGE, DOUBLE BOTTOMS, GIRDERS AND BOILER REMAIN IN GEN DEPTH 7-10MTRS. LYING E/W, ABOUT 0.5M SE OF REDROT BAY AND JUST W OF TWO LARGE CAVES IN THE CLIFFS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 1, NO 91[259]). POSN 501404N, 035145W FOR FILING ONLY. 16.6.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2011

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND DURING FOG WHILE ON PASSAGE W AFRICA TO PLYMOUTH & LIVERPOOL. VESSEL, BUILT 1896 AS 'ALBERTVILLE', OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER LINE. WAS CARRYING IVORY, RUBBER, PALM OIL, PINEAPPLES, BANANAS AND MAIL. ALL 79 PASSENGERS & 76 CREW RESCUED. VESSEL STARTED TO BREAK UP A MONTH LATER AND WAS COMPLETELY IN PIECES BY THE SUMMER. (DIVE SOUTH DEVON [PHOTO], SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

MUCH WRECKAGE, WELL BROKEN UP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 14.102 N,3 51.82 W
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FAQ

Where is the JEBBA wreck located?

The JEBBA wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.102 N,3 51.82 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JEBBA?

The seabed around the JEBBA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the JEBBA sink?

The JEBBA sank on Mar 18, 1907.

When was the wreck of the JEBBA discovered?

The wreck of the JEBBA was discovered in 1907.

What country did the JEBBA belong to?

The JEBBA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JEBBA carrying?

The JEBBA was carrying rubber,timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the JEBBA?

The JEBBA had a tonnage of 3813 tons.

What type of wreck is the JEBBA?

The JEBBA is classified as a steam ship.

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