Jersey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jersey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 54.417 N,32 29.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.906950
  • Longitude: 32.497217
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JERSEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4986
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Markers G SPHERICAL LT BUOY WITH CAN TOPMARK, GP.FL(2)G.4.5S SE
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Surveying Details

H02746/41 9.5.42 WK IN 295400N, 322942E OR 249.5DEGS, 1.45M FROM W BEACON LT, 295400N, 323000E. MAST & FUNNEL SHOWING ABOVE WATER. (CABLE S.N.O RED SEA 1224C/25.4.42). - FNM 942(P)/42. H02746/41 19.9.42 INS DW IN 295430N, 322942E. (MED NM 38/42). - NM 2049/42. H02746/41 18.2.44 INS 'MAST AND FUNNEL' AGAINST WRECK. (CABLE S.N.O.R.S.C.A 061017B/7.2.44). - NM 351/44. H6853/53 30.7.56 INS G SPHERICAL LT BUOY WITH CAN TOPMARK, GP.FL(2)G.4.5S SE OF WRECK. (ALEXANDRIA NM 7/56). - NM 1786/56. 19.4.63 NOW IN 295421N, 322943E. NE 3214. 17.6.70 NOW IN 295425N, 322950E [EUR DATUM]. NC 3214. H2089/71 18.4.79 WRECK & BUOY NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 313. (HAMBURG NM 1049/79). NCA YET. H5968/69 4.10.79 DELETED WRECK & BUOY. (SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY TLX 3018, DTD 2.1079). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2457/79.

Circumstances of loss

MINED NEAR SUEZ. (WW2SL)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 54.417 N,32 29.833 E
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FAQ

Where is the JERSEY wreck located?

The JERSEY wreck is located at coordinates 29 54.417 N,32 29.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JERSEY?

The seabed around the JERSEY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the JERSEY sink?

The JERSEY sank on Apr 23, 1942.

When was the wreck of the JERSEY discovered?

The wreck of the JERSEY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the JERSEY belong to?

The JERSEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JERSEY?

The JERSEY had a tonnage of 4986 tons.

What type of wreck is the JERSEY?

The JERSEY is classified as a steam ship.

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