Jessie Maersk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jessie maersk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.941 N,1 24.246 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.099017
  • Longitude: 1.404100
Wreck Depth 19.85 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JESSIE MAERSK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 65.5
Sonar Width 16.8
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 24
Tonnage 1972
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H03402/42 27.11.42 LOCATED IN 530600N, 012430E. DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 34FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 14.11.42). INS AS WK 5FMS 4FT. - NM 2595/42. H03402/42 23.8.49 SWEPT BY OROPESA CLEAR AT 49FT. IN 530556N, 012428E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. - NM 1716/49. 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.6MTRS. NC 105. HH090/524/01 2.1.92 EXAM'D 28.7.91 IN 530556.5N, 012422.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.6, FOUL AT 20.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.6 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 0.5MTR, LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 028/208 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). BR STD. SEP 2018/000159338 10.7.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5305.941N, 0124.246E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.59MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 65.5MTRS, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HEIGHT 2.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 024/204 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515_H102_002_18). AMEND DW 19.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2018/000212985 4.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5305.941N, 0124.246E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.85MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 65.5MTRS, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HEIGHT 2.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 024/204 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 97MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 027 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND DW 19.8MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY A VUIJK & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (W T GOULD). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 224NHP. PASSAGE LONDON AND SOUTHEND FOR BLYTH. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY E-BOAT. 20 MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the JESSIE MAERSK wreck located?

The JESSIE MAERSK wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.941 N,1 24.246 E.

How deep is the JESSIE MAERSK and where exactly is it located?

The JESSIE MAERSK lies at a depth of about 19.85 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.941 N,1 24.246 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JESSIE MAERSK?

The seabed around the JESSIE MAERSK lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the JESSIE MAERSK sink?

The JESSIE MAERSK sank on Oct 7, 1942.

When was the wreck of the JESSIE MAERSK discovered?

The wreck of the JESSIE MAERSK was discovered in 1942.

What country did the JESSIE MAERSK belong to?

The JESSIE MAERSK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JESSIE MAERSK carrying?

The JESSIE MAERSK was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JESSIE MAERSK?

The JESSIE MAERSK had a tonnage of 1972 tons.

What type of wreck is the JESSIE MAERSK?

The JESSIE MAERSK is classified as a steam ship.

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