Jenny Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jenny Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.436 N,0 29.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.623933
  • Longitude: -0.499850
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JENNY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2002

Surveying Details

H2318/74 21.9.79 POSN WHILE ON FIRE CONFIRMED BY HMS INTREPID AS 503724N, 002954W [OGB], ANCHORED TO SEABED BY TRAWL. NOT FOUND DURING LATER SEARCH BY FV 'ALAMINA', PRESUMED SUNK. (LL, 15.9.79). PIECES OF BURNT TIMBER & ASSORTED PIPEWORK SIGHTED IN AREA WHERE LAST SEEN. (LL, 15.9.79). PRESUMED CAUGHT ON THIS PREVIOUSLY REPD WK. CHART AS USC 20MTRS. BR STD. 24.8.84 DIVED ON & FURTHER EXAM'D AUG 1984 USING E/S IN 503731N, 002954W [OGB]. NO WK FOUND - ONLY ROCK PINNACLES. (E GILES, 15.8.84). NCA. HH091/002/01 14.11.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 1002). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2018/000198963 10.08.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2018). (MMT, HI 1498). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED ON FIRE. LATER SANK WHILE ANCHORED BY TRAWL.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the JENNY wreck located?

The JENNY wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.436 N,0 29.991 W.

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

The JENNY lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.436 N,0 29.991 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JENNY?

The seabed around the JENNY lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the JENNY sink?

The JENNY sank on Sep 14, 1979.

When was the wreck of the JENNY discovered?

The wreck of the JENNY was discovered in 1979.

What country did the JENNY belong to?

The JENNY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the JENNY?

The JENNY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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