Jersey Queen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jersey queen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.123 N,4 58.436 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.102050
  • Longitude: -4.973933
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 8
Tonnage 910
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 1999

Surveying Details

5.7.85 WK LOCATED IN 500615N, 045823W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 5FMS ABOVE SEABED. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). INS AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD. 9.12.85 WK IDENTIFIED AS THE JERSEY QUEEN. BELL RECOVERED. (G J POUND, TELECON 4.12.85). BUT SEE [17895] IN 500623N, 044918W. H4239/73 25.11.87 WK LOCATED 15.11.87 IN 500602N, 045821.5W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.1MTRS. (THV STELLA, WK REPORT 15.11.87). AMEND TO WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/802/01 3.2.99 EXAM'D 30.11.98 IN 5006.123N, 0458.436W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.6 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. INTACT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 802). RETAIN WK 47MTRS IN 5006.087N, 0458.373W [OGB]. BR STD. 14.4.00 DIVED IN 5006.077N, 0458.363W [WGD] USING DGPS. WK DEPTH 52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 14.4.00). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO LTD, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH CHANNEL ISLES SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR PLYMOUTH. MINED. 2 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.123 N,4 58.436 W.

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

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.123 N,4 58.436 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 910 tons.

What type of wreck is the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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