Joseph Seep (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Joseph seep (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.931 N,0 0.498 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.482183
  • Longitude: 0.008300
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF)
Type tanker
Flag PA
Tonnage 7088
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0496/40 4.6.40 DW LIES 233DEGS, 3M FROM CAP DE LA HEVE LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM1395/40. H03856/44 7.2.45 WK 3.2MTRS [1.75FMS] IN 492900N, 000030E MARKED BY CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, CLOSE NW & CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, CLOSE SE. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 371/45. H021425/45 18.5.45 AMEND TO WK 1.5MTRS, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE W & WG CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, CLOSE SE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMEND TO WK 0FMS 5FT MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, CLOSE W & G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, CLOSE SE. NC F6553. 24.7.45 DELETE FROM BA 2146 & BA 2613, COVERED BY DANGEROUS AREA. - NM 2078/45. H03856/44 19.8.48 AMEND BUOYS TO GREEN WITH SQ TOPMARK. (FRENCH NM 2171/48). AMEND TO WK 0FM 5FT IN 492854N, 000027E MARKED BY G LT BUOYS WITH SQUARE TOPMARKS. BR STD. H2255/52 9.4.52 SHOWN AS WK 1.5MTRS [0FMS 5FT] IN 492854N, 000027E ON FRENCH 4937. NE 2990. H4030/56 2.7.56 CHART AS DWP WKS 0FM 5FT. NE 2990. H4030/56 18.4.60 AMEND TO WKS 1.5MTRS & 3MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMEND TO DWP WKS 1FM 4FT & 0FM 5FT. NE 2990. H659/60 14.11.66 AMEND BUOY 150MTRS S OF WK. (FRENCH NM 4413/66). BR STD. 15.9.72 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5529 [1972 EDN]. NC 2990. H4570/68 1.5.73 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 73 14 16). - NM 944/73. H3898/82 24.12.85 WKS, LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS IN 492859N, 000035E, & 12.2MTRS IN 492900N, 000029E. (FRENCH NM 85 48 21). - NM 152/86. 5.2.88 SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS IN 492859.2N, 000034.2E ON FRENCH 6683 [1987 EDN]; POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS BY E/S & MAGNETOMETER. HT 1MTR ABOVE SEABED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.18090182). NE 2990. [SEE ALSO WK RECORD 24756]. 19.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS WITH DANGER LINE EXTENDED NW IN 492900N, 000034.5E ON FRENCH 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 24.7.07 SHOWN IN 4928.931N, 0000.498E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6683 [INT 1751] [7TH EDN 2006, CORRECT TO 07-17-34, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2990.
Last Amended Date May 7, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN HAVRE ROADS WHILST ON PASSAGE HAIFA TO LE HAVRE. (LL WW2).

General Comments

See Also: 24756

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FAQ

Where is the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) wreck located?

The JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.931 N,0 0.498 E.

How deep is the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 49 28.931 N,0 0.498 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF)?

The seabed around the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) sink?

The JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) sank on May 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) belong to?

The JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) carrying?

The JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF)?

The JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) had a tonnage of 7088 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF)?

The JOSEPH SEEP (PART OF) is classified as a tanker.

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