John R Park Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
John r park Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.103 N,5 24.644 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.001717
  • Longitude: -5.410733
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN R PARK
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7184
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H2979/77 11.8.77 WK OF ABOUT 7000GRT LOCATED IN 500004N, 052435W [OGB] USING DECCA & DIVED ON 2.8.77. (E. GILES, 3.8.77). NCA, PROBABLY CHARTED WK CLOSE S [SEE WK RECORD 22682]. H2979/77 26.9.77 CONFIRMED THAT 2 LARGE WKS LIE WITHIN 200YDS OF EACH OTHER IN THIS POSITION. (E. GILES, TELECOM 7.9.77). PRESUMABLY ONE IS CHARTED WK 39MTRS IN 495956N,052433W. [VIGRID, POSSIBLY, SEE 22682]. NCA. 21.6.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC 23MTRS IN 500004N, 052435W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1310/81/25 & H1270/81 24.9.81 WK LOCATED IN 500005N, 052435W USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED AS THE JOHN R PARK FROM HULL NO - 466. BROKEN INTO THREE PARTS. DEPTH TO DECK 40MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. (FALMOUTH DIVERS, 18.9.81). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. BR STD. H1287/83/323 13.10.83 DESCRIBED AS LARGE, WHOLLY INTACT WK, AND APPARENTLY ARMED. (K. DUNSTAN, 11.10.83). NCA. H1282/84 9.5.84 REPD AS LARGE WK, APPARENTLY AMERICAN, IN 500003N, 052432W USING DECCA. SHELL CASINGS STAMPED 1943 FOUND. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (M. B. WOOD). NCA. SEP 2016/000091765 26.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2016

Circumstances of loss

LIBERTY SHIP, BUILT IN 1943 BY PERMANENTE METALS CORP, YARD NO 2, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LUCKENBACH SS CO, NEW YORK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2500 ?BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR THE UNITED STATES. TORPEDOED BY U-399. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 0.103 N,5 24.644 W
John R Park on Wreck Map John R Park Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the JOHN R PARK wreck located?

The JOHN R PARK wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.103 N,5 24.644 W.

How deep is the JOHN R PARK and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN R PARK lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.103 N,5 24.644 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN R PARK?

The seabed around the JOHN R PARK lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the JOHN R PARK sink?

The JOHN R PARK sank on Mar 21, 1945.

When was the wreck of the JOHN R PARK discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN R PARK was discovered in 1977.

What country did the JOHN R PARK belong to?

The JOHN R PARK belonged to US.

What cargo was the JOHN R PARK carrying?

The JOHN R PARK was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN R PARK?

The JOHN R PARK had a tonnage of 7184 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN R PARK?

The JOHN R PARK is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks