Jokai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jokai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.786 N,1 2.904 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.929767
  • Longitude: 1.048400
Wreck Depth 22.76 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOKAI
Type steam ship
Flag AT
Length 74.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 29.2
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 347
Tonnage 1148
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1897
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Surveying Details

H4453/72 8.11.77 WK 23.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29-30MTRS LOCATED IN 505546N, 010300E [OGB]. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN DTD 1.11.77). NCA YET. H4199/78 24.10.78 LOCATED 28.9.77 IN 505546N, 010300E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29-30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 29.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 94MTRS. LYING 170/350DEGS. VERY BROKEN UP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). CHART AS WK 23MTRS. BR STD. H1310/82/25 9.9.82 DIVED ON RECENTLY. BELL RECOVERED WITH NAME 'JOKAI' 1882. (P E THOMAS, 31.8.82). HH090/921/01 19.9.01 EXAM'D 3.7.01 IN 5055.780N, 0102.899E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.4, FOUL 22.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.5 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 921). APPEARS WELL BROKEN UP. AMEND TO SW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 26.7.16; IN 5055.786N, 0102.904E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 29.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 347/167 DEGS. WRECK WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 IN BARROW-IN-FURNESS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HUGARIAN SEA NAV CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE FIUME FOR DUNKIRK, VIA ROUEN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'BARON ARDROSSAN'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 55.786 N,1 2.904 E
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FAQ

Where is the JOKAI wreck located?

The JOKAI wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.786 N,1 2.904 E.

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

The JOKAI lies at a depth of about 22.76 meters and is located at coordinates 50 55.786 N,1 2.904 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOKAI?

The seabed around the JOKAI lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the JOKAI sink?

The JOKAI sank on Nov 26, 1897.

When was the wreck of the JOKAI discovered?

The wreck of the JOKAI was discovered in 1977.

What country did the JOKAI belong to?

The JOKAI belonged to AT.

What cargo was the JOKAI carrying?

The JOKAI was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JOKAI?

The JOKAI had a tonnage of 1148 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOKAI?

The JOKAI is classified as a steam ship.

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