Jodelta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jodelta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.423 N,6 14.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.723717
  • Longitude: 6.238667
Wreck Depth 19.7 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JODELTA
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 64.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1965
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H964/65 16.3.65 DW IN 534410N, 061530E. (NAVEAM 7857). - NM 514/65. 24.11.69 SHOWN AS WK SW 17.9MTRS [9FM 4FT] IN 534330N, 061424E ON GERMAN 50. BR STD. H3150/69 5.2.70 LEAST DEPTH NOW 20MTRS [11FMS], IN 534324N, 061424E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS HYDRO). BR STD. H3150/69 4.3.70 NOW WK SW 17.6MTRS [9FMS 3FT]. (NETHERLANDS HYDRO). BR STD. 18.2.71 NOW WK SW 19.9MTRS [9FMS 4FT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 1.6.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 17.6MTRS ON GERMAN 87D [REPRINT 1986]. BR STD. HH328/350/01 26.10.89 POSN NOW 534328N, 061423E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 618/89) BR STD. 18.10.07 SHOWN IN 5343.427N, 0614.303E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [APR '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1635. 13.3.08 SHOWN AS WK SW 17.3MTRS [LAT] IN 5343.425N, 0614.323E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [FEB '07 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 3631. SEP 2014/000200673 29.9.14 NOW WK 19.9MTRS. (NETH NM 39/333/14). 16.4.15 SHOWN AS SW 17.3MTRS [LAT] IN 5343.425N, 0614.323E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.2015. SHOWN AS WK 19.9MTRS ON NL401460 [EDN 2.1]. IN NETERLANDS WATERS. RETAIN WK 19.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1953 BY MARTIN JEER, LEER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHANSEN & KNUTSEN. ON PASSAGE HAMBURG TO BILBAO. DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST DURING HEAVY SEAS AND GALE FORCE WIND AND SANK 10M WNW OF BORKUM RIFF LTV. ALL 11 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 43.423 N,6 14.32 E
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FAQ

Where is the JODELTA wreck located?

The JODELTA wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.423 N,6 14.32 E.

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

The JODELTA lies at a depth of about 19.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.423 N,6 14.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JODELTA?

The seabed around the JODELTA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the JODELTA sink?

The JODELTA sank on Feb 15, 1965.

When was the wreck of the JODELTA discovered?

The wreck of the JODELTA was discovered in 1965.

What country did the JODELTA belong to?

The JODELTA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the JODELTA carrying?

The JODELTA was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the JODELTA?

The JODELTA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the JODELTA?

The JODELTA is classified as a carrier.

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