Jerseymoor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Jerseymoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.415 N,3 8.213 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.490250
  • Longitude: -3.136883
Wreck Depth -2 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JERSEYMOOR
Type steam ship
Length 104.2 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3746
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2001

Surveying Details

4.7.1915 VESSEL BROKE HER BACK. SALVAGE OF CARGO WAS IMMEDIATELY COMMENCED BUT WAS ABANDONDED ABOUT 4.7.1915 OWING TO BAD GASES FROM THE WHEAT. DESTRUCTION OF THE VESSEL COMMENCED 1.9.15, COMPLETED JULY 1919. DEPTH 5FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORD). SHOWN AS ST (DRIES 5FT) ON 1951. 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO ST DRIES 2.0MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND ON BURBO BANK ABOUT 11 CABLES SW BY W 1/4 W (MAG) OF C5 RED CONL GAS BUOY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 29.415 N,3 8.213 W
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FAQ

Where is the JERSEYMOOR wreck located?

The JERSEYMOOR wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.415 N,3 8.213 W.

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

The JERSEYMOOR lies at a depth of about -2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.415 N,3 8.213 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JERSEYMOOR?

The seabed around the JERSEYMOOR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the JERSEYMOOR sink?

The JERSEYMOOR sank on Jun 24, 1915.

When was the wreck of the JERSEYMOOR discovered?

The wreck of the JERSEYMOOR was discovered in 1915.

What cargo was the JERSEYMOOR carrying?

The JERSEYMOOR was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the JERSEYMOOR?

The JERSEYMOOR had a tonnage of 3746 tons.

What type of wreck is the JERSEYMOOR?

The JERSEYMOOR is classified as a steam ship.

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