Josef Joham (Stern Half) (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Josef joham (stern half) (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 39.64 N,2 24.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.660667
  • Longitude: -2.414833
Wreck Depth 8.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag DE
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 1959
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2001

Surveying Details

H4610/58 26.9.58 STERN HALF STRANDED IN APPROX POSN 205DEGS, 4 MILES FROM CASQUETS LTHO. (MARINE CHERBOURG, 8.7.58). SANK IN 494012N, 022540W FOLLOWING UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO TOW. LEAST DEPTH 27FT. NOT MARKED DUE TO PROXIMITY OF CASQUETS BANK. (SUPT TH, E COWES, 10.7.58). CHART AS WK 4FMS 3FT [8.2MTRS]. - NM 1812/58. H4610/58 6.12.58 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 18MTRS, IN 493942N, 022448W [EUR]. (PARIS NM 58 49 18). H4610/58 4.5.59 NOT FOUND IN EITHER POSN DURING CHAIN SWEEP 2.3.59. PRESUMED TO HAVE MOVED FROM REPORTED POSN. (THV BEACON, 11.3.59). DELETED. - NM 851/59. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. [A DW WAS ALSO INSERTED 7C SE OF ORIGINAL POSN. BOTH WERE DELETED - NOT FOUND BY TH].

Circumstances of loss

8.7.58 WAS CUT IN TWO WHEN IN COLLISION, IN FOG, WITH GERMAN SS 'LUDWIGSHAVEN' WHILE ON PASSAGE DONGES TO ANTWERP. (LL, 8.7.58). BOTH SECTIONS REMAINED AFLOAT AND DRIFTED. BOW SECTION WAS SUNK BY FRENCH NAVY [SEE 18748] AND STERN SECTION GROUNDED ON CASQUET BANK AND LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 39.64 N,2 24.89 W.

How deep is the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 8.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 39.64 N,2 24.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) sink?

The JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 8, 1958.

When was the wreck of the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1958.

What country did the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What cargo was the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) carrying?

The JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY)?

The JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 618 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY)?

The JOSEF JOHAM (STERN HALF) (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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