John G Maccollough Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John g maccollough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 32.22 N,2 16.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.537000
  • Longitude: -2.277000
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 77.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1985
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details 24.5.18 VESSEL SANK IN 463310N, 021620W APPROX. (MASTER IDSA). - FNM 385/18. H2847/18 24.5.18 POSN GIVEN AS 463310N, 021600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1302/19 4.1.19 WK IN 463315N, 021618W APPROX. (PARIS NM). H1142/28 18.2.28 AMEND TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 16.4.82 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 6902 [1981 EDN]. 28.3.88 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 463318N, 021615W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562028). BR STD. HH353/510/04 11.7.01 NOW NDW PA IN 4632.280N, 0216.540W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 01 25 17). BR STD. HH353/510/06 5.9.03 NOW WK USC PA 20MTRS. (FRENCH NM 03 33 06). - NM 4479/03. 13.5.05 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 4632.220N, 0216.620W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7402 [2ND EDN 2002, ONLY CORRECT TO 03 06 18, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2997. AMEND TO WK USC PA 20MTRS. 27.11.08 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN' 08, 1:1000,000]. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY THE UNION DRY DOCK CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 149NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH wreck located?

The JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH wreck is located at coordinates 46 32.22 N,2 16.62 W.

How deep is the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 46 32.22 N,2 16.62 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH?

The seabed around the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH sink?

The JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH sank on May 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH was discovered in 1918.

What country did the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH belong to?

The JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH?

The JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH had a tonnage of 1985 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH?

The JOHN G MACCOLLOUGH is classified as a steam ship.

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