Jenson Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jenson iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 32.5 N,9 14.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.541667
  • Longitude: -9.241667
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JENSON III
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 162.2 m
Width 21.7 m
Draught 12.9
Tonnage 1584
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2765/69 10.2.81 SANK IN POSN PONTA DA ATALAIA BRG 128 DEG, 22M. (SIGNAL DTD 9.2.81) PLOTS IN 373230N, 091430W APPROX. NCA. 10.8.81 CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 11.8.81)
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY HAUGESUND M/V A/S. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JENSON LINES PTE LTD. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GREEK M BULK CARRIER 'ELLINADA', 22M OFF PONTA DA ATALAIA, WHILE ON PASSAGE GALWAY TO KARACHI. 11 OF 12 CREW LOST. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the JENSON III wreck located?

The JENSON III wreck is located at coordinates 37 32.5 N,9 14.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JENSON III?

The seabed around the JENSON III lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the JENSON III sink?

The JENSON III sank on Feb 7, 1981.

When was the wreck of the JENSON III discovered?

The wreck of the JENSON III was discovered in 1981.

What country did the JENSON III belong to?

The JENSON III belonged to SG.

What cargo was the JENSON III carrying?

The JENSON III was carrying minerals,ore.

What was the tonnage of the JENSON III?

The JENSON III had a tonnage of 1584 tons.

What type of wreck is the JENSON III?

The JENSON III is classified as a motor vessel.

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