Jonkoping I (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jonkoping i (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 1.513 N,1 16.173 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.025217
  • Longitude: -1.269550
Wreck Depth 43.61 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 61.8
Sonar Width 10.2
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 257
Tonnage 1519
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1918
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 001.5,062.7,001,257
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2019

Surveying Details

H2433/71 21.4.71 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 550130N, 011600W [OGB] DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. TO BE EXAMINED 1971. (ISS ROS DTD 31.12.70). NCA. HH090/796/01 6.1.98 EXAM'D 4.7.98 IN 550130.7N, 011610.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.5 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 49.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS. LYING ON ITS SIDE. GENERALLY GOOD CONDITION BUT SOME DAMAGE TO BOW (AT E END) WITH DEBRIS IN VICINITY. (GARDLINE, HI 796). PROBABLY JONKOPING 1, SEE [4260]. INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 28.2.19 EXAM�D 28.2.19 IN 5501.513N, 0116.173W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. LENGTH 61.8MTRS, WIDTH 10.2MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 257/077DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 1.5MTRS, WIDTH 62.7MTRS, 1.0MTRS DEEP TOWARD 257DEGS. LARGELY INTACT, LYING ON SIDE, BOW TOWARDS E. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881. ONE BOILER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR HULL. TORPEDOED BY UB-104. (SIBI & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

LARGELY INTACT, LYING ON SIDE, BOW TOWARDS E

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FAQ

Where is the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.513 N,1 16.173 W.

How deep is the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43.61 meters and is located at coordinates 55 1.513 N,1 16.173 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY)?

The JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1519 tons.

What type of wreck is the JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY)?

The JONKOPING I (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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