Josef Joham (Bow Section) (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Josef joham (bow section) (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.317 N,2 11.583 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.071950
  • Longitude: -2.193050
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag DE
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 15
Tonnage 618
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1958
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H4610/58 26.9.58 H4610/58 26.9.58 SUNK IN 500200N, 021100W, APPROX. (AVURNAV CHERBOURG NO 80/58). NCA. HH090/496/01 9.8.90 HH090/496/01 9.8.90 WK EXAM'D 11.5.90 IN 500419N, 021135W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LIES 015/195DEGS APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE AND BREAKING UP. (NP 1008, HI 496). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2010

Circumstances of loss

WAS CUT IN TWO IN A COLLISION WITH GERMAN SS LUDWIGSHAVEN, IN FOG. BOTH SECTIONS REMAINED AFLOAT AND DRIFTED. BOW SECTION WAS SUNK BY FRENCH NAVY. SEE WK [23302] FOR STERN SECTION.

General Comments

PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE AND BREAKING UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.317 N,2 11.583 W
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FAQ

Where is the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.317 N,2 11.583 W.

How deep is the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.317 N,2 11.583 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) sink?

The JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 8, 1958.

When was the wreck of the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1958.

What country did the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What cargo was the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) carrying?

The JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 618 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The JOSEF JOHAM (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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