Johan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Johan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.862 N,2 16.092 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.014367
  • Longitude: -2.268200
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHAN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 2.3
Tonnage 828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1916
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Surveying Details

HH090/496/01 15.10.90 HH090/496/01 15.10.90 A ROCK FEATURE, 30 X 26MTRS, EXAM'D 25.6.90 IN 500051.7N, 021605.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.8 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS. NO MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION SEEN. AT LEAST TWO LINES OR CABLES APPEAR TO FOUL THIS OUTCROP BEING LAID OUT 100MTRS TO THE SW. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1008, HI 496). INS AS FOUL 59MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 2.10.01 HH100/351/17 2.10.01 DIVED 8.00 IN LISTED POSN. CONSISTS OF A LARGE PILE OF LOGS IN WHICH THE REMAINS OF A WOODEN SV CAN BE SEEN. THIS INCLUDES PINS, DEADEYES AND SOME PIPEWORK. THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE WRECK CONSISTS OF A METAL OBJECT, POSSIBLY A WINCH OR AN AUXILLARY ENGINE. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 11.5.04 11.5.04 SHOWN AS OBSTN 59MTRS ON FRENCH 6940 [INT 1702] [4TH EDN 2004]. ADOPTION OF BA 2454. NCA. 15.6.09 15.6.09 SHOWN AS OBSTN 58MTRS ON FRENCH 7312 [PROOF DTD 18.3.09, 1:375,000]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1883 AS A BARQUE. ON CHARTER AT TIME OF LOSS TO R K BAGOR, MARSTAL. PASSAGE MONTEGO BAY FOR LE HAVRE. CARGO LOGWOOD. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY BOMBS.

General Comments

LARGE PILE OF LOGS WITH REMAINS OF WOODEN SV

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 0.862 N,2 16.092 W
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FAQ

Where is the JOHAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JOHAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.862 N,2 16.092 W.

How deep is the JOHAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JOHAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.862 N,2 16.092 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JOHAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the JOHAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JOHAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the JOHAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JOHAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What cargo was the JOHAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The JOHAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the JOHAN (POSSIBLY)?

The JOHAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 828 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHAN (POSSIBLY)?

The JOHAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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