Jerv Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jerv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.263 N,0 10.361 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.271050
  • Longitude: -0.172683
Wreck Depth 41.6 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JERV
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 70.6
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 240
Tonnage 1112
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 079.4,,000.7,060.0
Debris Field 050.0,,,088.0
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 13.7.97 IN 541616.3N, 001019.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. SAND RIPPLES FORMING N AND S. MINOR DEBRIS SCATTERED LOCALLY. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. 1.4.09 WK HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS JERV, BASED ON MATCHING MACHINERY, LENGTH & POSN, NORWEGIAN CROCKERY AND A BRASS RUDDER INDICATOR INSCRIBED WITH THE BUILDER'S NAME
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2030

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1906 BY BERGENS MEK VAERKS, BERGEN, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106NHP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T HANSEN. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK. (DODS, LL WW1) STATED TO HAVE BEEN TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 32. (SIBI).

General Comments

BERGENS MEKANISKE VAERKSTED

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FAQ

Where is the JERV wreck located?

The JERV wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.263 N,0 10.361 W.

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

The JERV lies at a depth of about 41.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.263 N,0 10.361 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JERV?

The seabed around the JERV lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the JERV sink?

The JERV sank on Feb 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the JERV discovered?

The wreck of the JERV was discovered in 1997.

What country did the JERV belong to?

The JERV belonged to NO.

What cargo was the JERV carrying?

The JERV was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JERV?

The JERV had a tonnage of 1112 tons.

What type of wreck is the JERV?

The JERV is classified as a steam ship.

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