Johann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Johann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.19 N,2 20.234 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.236500
  • Longitude: 2.337233
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHANN
Type motor vessel
Length 57.6 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 140
Tonnage 399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.5,
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2002

Surveying Details

H4658/71 20.3.79 H4658/71 20.3.79 LOCATED IN 531424N, 022000E [OGB]. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 80FT [LAT] IN GEN DEPTH 131FT. (TH, TELEX 2.3.79). INS AS SW 24.4MTRS. BR STD. HH090/520/01 26.9.91 HH090/520/01 26.9.91 EXAM'D 24.6.91 IN 531410N, 022021E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 33.8, FOUL AT 34.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.2 IN GEN DEPTH 39.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. SCOUR 1.0-2.5MTRS DEEP. APPARENTLY LIES ON ITS SIDE AND ORIENTATED 140/320 DEG. PARTIALLY BURIED IN SAND SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 520). AMEND TO SW 34MTRS. - NM 2890/91.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BERWICK FOR ANTWERP. DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST AFTER TAKING IN WATER. ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, PARTLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the JOHANN wreck located?

The JOHANN wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.19 N,2 20.234 E.

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

The JOHANN lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 53 14.19 N,2 20.234 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHANN?

The seabed around the JOHANN lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the JOHANN sink?

The JOHANN sank on Feb 28, 1979.

When was the wreck of the JOHANN discovered?

The wreck of the JOHANN was discovered in 1979.

What cargo was the JOHANN carrying?

The JOHANN was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the JOHANN?

The JOHANN had a tonnage of 399 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHANN?

The JOHANN is classified as a motor vessel.

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