Jonas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jonas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
43 36.745 N,5 56.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.612417
  • Longitude: -5.938333
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JONAS
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 153
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3329/77 29.6.79 DW 022 DEGS, 1M FROM AVITES LT (433544N, 055644W APPROX). (CADIZ NM 21/633/79). INS AS DW. - NM 1670/79. 16.10.79 13MTRS OF HULL REPD TO HAVE PARTED & LANDED ON BEACH. (LL, 17.10.79). NCA. 23.3.93 DW 'JONAS' SHOWN IN 433648.6N, 055612.9W [EUR] ON SPANISH 4052 [1992 EDN]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 1.5.04 DW 'JONAS' SHOWN IN 4336.745N, 0556.300W [WGD] ON SPANISH 4052 [INT 1854] [2001 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1142.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969. SPRANG A LEAK WHILST FISHING OFF CABO PENAS. SANK UNDER TOW.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 36.745 N,5 56.3 W
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FAQ

Where is the JONAS wreck located?

The JONAS wreck is located at coordinates 43 36.745 N,5 56.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JONAS?

The seabed around the JONAS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the JONAS sink?

The JONAS sank on Mar 12, 1979.

When was the wreck of the JONAS discovered?

The wreck of the JONAS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the JONAS belong to?

The JONAS belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the JONAS?

The JONAS had a tonnage of 153 tons.

What type of wreck is the JONAS?

The JONAS is classified as a fishing vessel.