Joseph Seep (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Joseph seep (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.937 N,0 0.405 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.482283
  • Longitude: 0.006750
Wreck Depth 12.2 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 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2017

Surveying Details

H4030/56 2.7.56 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 1FM, IN 492905N, 000024E ON FRENCH 5529. NE 2990. 15.9.72 NO LONGER SHOWN ON FRENCH 5529 [JUL '72 EDN]. NC 2990. H4570/68 1.5.73 WK DOES NOT EXIST. (BREST NM 73 14 16). - NM 944/73. H3898/82 2.1.86 WKS, LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS, IN 492859N, 000031E. (BREST NM 85 48 21). BR STD. 5.2.88 SHOWN AS WK 12.2MTRS IN 492859.5N, 000029.2E ON FRENCH 6683 [1987 EDN]; STANDS 1.0MTR HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 13.0MTRS BY E/S & MAGNETOMETER. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.18090183). NE 2990. 22.1.90 COVERED BY DANGER LINE OF WK 12MTRS IN 492900N, 000034.5E ON FRENCH 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. NCA. 24.7.07 SHOWN IN 4928.937N, 0000.405E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6683 [INT 1751] [7TH EDN 2006, CORRECT TO 07-17-34, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2990.

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN HAVRE ROADS WHILST EN-ROUTE HAIFA TO LE HAVRE. (LL WW2).

General Comments

See Also: 24754

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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 28.937 N,0 0.405 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 12.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 28.937 N,0 0.405 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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