Jonkoping Ii (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jonkoping ii (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 25.073 N,2 14.348 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.417883
  • Longitude: -2.239133
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JONKOPING II (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 74.8 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1274
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2008

Surveying Details

SUNK 5 MILES E FROM BELL ROCK. H3704/69 29.9.69 WK LOCATED IN 562504N, 021403W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 160 IN GEN DEPTH 189FT [LAT]. LENGTH 500FT. LIES E/W. ON A FLAT BOTTOM. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT ALL ROUND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 44/69). INS AS WK 26FMS. BR STD. HH091/152/01 - SEP 2008/000080688 19.6.08 EXAM'D 19.2.08 IN 5625.073N, 0214.348W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.9 IN GEN DEPTH 56.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS WITH BOWS W. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN SEVERED MIDSHIPS WITH FWD HALF DISPLACED SLIGHTLY TO STBD. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR BLYTH. TORPEDOED BY UC-49. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS W, ?SEVERED MIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 25.073 N,2 14.348 W.

How deep is the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 56 25.073 N,2 14.348 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) sink?

The JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY)?

The JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1274 tons.

What type of wreck is the JONKOPING II (PROBABLY)?

The JONKOPING II (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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