Jonas Lie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jonas lie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.172 N,5 31.889 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.786200
  • Longitude: -5.531483
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 11
Tonnage 7198
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0009.0,,001.1,355
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2013

Surveying Details

H0109/45 9.5.45 H0109/45 9.5.45 POSN 514706N, 053148W. MUCH WOOD WRECKAGE. (W APPS LIST). 4.3.45 4.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT & GOOD POSN 514718N, 053148W. (HMS SEYCHELLES). AUBD 320/43. 18.4.45 18.4.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. POSN 514712N, 053130W. LENGTH 140FT, HT 50FT. (AUBD 320/88 (EG 22)). 5.4.72 5.4.72 INS AS NDW. NC 1478. 1.12.72 1.12.72 AMEND TO USC 15FMS. NE 1410. 18.10.72 18.10.72 AMEND TO USC 27MTRS. NC 1478. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND TO WK 33MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 1178. H1921/80 28.3.80 H1921/80 28.3.80 VERY BROKEN WK LOCATED IN 514712N, 053151W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.8 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. DEPTH BY VERTICAL HT 52.3MTRS, BY SHADOW HT 51.8MTRS. LYING 009/189 DEG. LENGTH 121MTRS, BEAM 21MTRS, APPROX. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). AMEND TO WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H5001/72 19.11.80 H5001/72 19.11.80 EXAM'D 7.8.78 IN 514710N, 053149W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.8 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPROX 400FT LONG, LYING 010/190DEG. DCS3 HT 11MTRS. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 20.2.13 20.2.13 EXAM'D 8.5.12 IN 5147.179N, 0531.881W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.59 IN GEN DEPTH 59.5MTRS (SIC). SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 9MTRS TOWARDS 355 DEGS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. (EMU, HI 1365). POSN FROM UTM IN CONTACT LIST. BROKEN UP. AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 3.4.13 3.4.13 LIES IN 5147.172N, 0531.889W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.71 IN GEN DEPTH 59.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTR DEEP. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. LIES 011/191 DEGS. (EMU, HI 1365, REPLY TO APPRAISAL). AMEND POSN.

Circumstances of loss

16.1.45 BUILT IN 1944 BY THE SOUTH EASTERN SHIPPING CORP, SAVANNAH, GEROGIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AGWILINES INC, NEW YORK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA & MILFORD HAVEN FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED & DAMAGED BY U-1055. TOOK 15 DEGREE LIST AND WAS ABANDONED. LATER TAKEN IN TOW WHICH PARTED. LOCATED DURING SEARCH ON 16.1.45 AND PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.172 N,5 31.889 W.

How deep is the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 51 47.172 N,5 31.889 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 9, 1945.

When was the wreck of the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY)?

The JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7198 tons.

What type of wreck is the JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY)?

The JONAS LIE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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