Jesper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jesper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 10 N,7 20.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.166667
  • Longitude: -7.335000
Water Depth 550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JESPER
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 56.4 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.6.80 SANK AS 70M SE OF FAROES. (LL, 25.6.80). GIVES POSN 601000N, 072000W IN GEN DEPTH 550MTRS. NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING LEAKAGE IN ENGINE ROOM. PASSAGE FAROES FOR HEBRIDES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PATREDERIET JESPER.

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FAQ

Where is the JESPER wreck located?

The JESPER wreck is located at coordinates 60 10 N,7 20.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JESPER?

The seabed around the JESPER lies at approximately 550 meters deep.

When did the JESPER sink?

The JESPER sank on May 14, 1980.

When was the wreck of the JESPER discovered?

The wreck of the JESPER was discovered in 1980.

What country did the JESPER belong to?

The JESPER belonged to DK.

What cargo was the JESPER carrying?

The JESPER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JESPER?

The JESPER had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the JESPER?

The JESPER is classified as a motor vessel.

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