Jolly Girls Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jolly girls Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.484 N,1 23.226 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.008067
  • Longitude: -1.387100
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOLLY GIRLS
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 48.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 26
Tonnage 483
Cargo vehicles,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK 101DEG, 18C FROM TYNE NORTH PIER LT. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H01074/40 13.1.41 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 550025N, 012300E [OGB]. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 62/41. H01074/40 3.11.48 LOCATED IN 550029N, 012308W [OGB]. SWEPT BY OROPESA, CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 53FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 46FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2423/48. H4622/71 2.10.72 NOW SHOWN AS WK 13.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 1934. 5.10.90 WK WAS DISPERSED IN 1948. CARGO HAS BEEN PURCHASED FROM MOD. WK IS COMPLETELY COVERED BY SAND IN 550015N, 012300W. ONE OF 5 WRECKS WHICH LIE WITHIN 1000YDS OF EACH OTHER, SOME UNCHARTED. (MR POCKLINGTON, WGP MARINE LTD, N SHIELDS, TELECON DTD 5.10.90). NCA. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 15.8.98 IN 5500.484N, 0123.226W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0 IN GEN DEPTH 16.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.8MTR. COVERS 35MTRS BY 12MTRS. LIES 026/206DEGS. AREA OF REGULAR AND LINEAR DEBRIS. INS AS WK 15.5MTRS FROM DCS3 HT. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1936 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, SOUTHBANK, MIDDLESBROUGH FOR MESSRS F W HORLOCK'S OCEAN TRANSPORT CO LTD. FOUR CYLINDER, TWO STROKE OIL ENGINE OF 125 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ATLAS DIESEL A/B, STOCKHOLM. REQUISTIONED FROM ORIGINAL OWNERS. MINED. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI). WAS TOWED FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE SINKING. (WW2SL & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

AREA OF REGULAR, LINEAR DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0.484 N,1 23.226 W
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FAQ

Where is the JOLLY GIRLS wreck located?

The JOLLY GIRLS wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.484 N,1 23.226 W.

How deep is the JOLLY GIRLS and where exactly is it located?

The JOLLY GIRLS lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.484 N,1 23.226 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOLLY GIRLS?

The seabed around the JOLLY GIRLS lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the JOLLY GIRLS sink?

The JOLLY GIRLS sank on Dec 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JOLLY GIRLS discovered?

The wreck of the JOLLY GIRLS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JOLLY GIRLS belong to?

The JOLLY GIRLS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOLLY GIRLS carrying?

The JOLLY GIRLS was carrying vehicles,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the JOLLY GIRLS?

The JOLLY GIRLS had a tonnage of 483 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOLLY GIRLS?

The JOLLY GIRLS is classified as a motor vessel.

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