Jersey (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jersey (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 42.906 N,0 37.223 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.715100
  • Longitude: 0.620383
Wreck Depth 23.8 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JERSEY (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 18.5
Sonar Width 6.5
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 253
Tonnage 161
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 040.0,,,147.0
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2016

Surveying Details

H3805/72 28.2.78 LOCATED 14.9.77 IN 534253.2N, 003721.7E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING E/W & PARTLY BURIED. (SOISS, HI 54/77). BR STD. H5084/77 19.3.80 EXAM'D 6.12.79 IN 534254N, 003718E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH [N PART] 23.5 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS. LIES NNW/SSE. IN TWO PARTS, SOME 125MTRS APART. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). BR STD. H1944/80 22.4.82 EXAM'D 22.5.81 IN 534251N, 003722E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.5 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 2.36MTRS. SONAR LENGTH 54.8MTRS, BEAM 23.2MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). NCA. 6.4.95 RECENTLY DIVED ON AND FOUND TO BE BROKEN UP. (F G NORMANDALE, 3.4.95). SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 EXAM'D 9.4.16; IN 5342.906N, 0037.223E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 18.5MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 253/073 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, INTACT, PARTIALLY BURRIED WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI1473). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1896 BY MACKIE & THOMSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CONSOLIDATED STEAM FISHING & ICE CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING & RETURN. SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, INTACT, PARTIALLY BURRIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 42.906 N,0 37.223 E
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FAQ

Where is the JERSEY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JERSEY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.906 N,0 37.223 E.

How deep is the JERSEY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JERSEY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 23.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 42.906 N,0 37.223 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JERSEY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JERSEY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the JERSEY (PROBABLY) sink?

The JERSEY (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 4, 1916.

When was the wreck of the JERSEY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JERSEY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the JERSEY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JERSEY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JERSEY (PROBABLY)?

The JERSEY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 161 tons.

What type of wreck is the JERSEY (PROBABLY)?

The JERSEY (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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