Joyton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Joyton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 55.62 N,14 29.73 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.927000
  • Longitude: 14.495500
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOYTON
Type sailing vessel
Flag MT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2013

Surveying Details

23.8.76 BEACHED AT DRAGONERA. (LL 225). POSN APPROX 393430N, 021900E. FOR FILING ONLY. 20.4.10 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN ABOVE INCORRECT AS IS THE POSN OF DRAGONERA ISLAND, MALLORCA. POSN AMENDED TO 3555.62N, 1429.73E, THE POSN OF DRAGONERA PT, MALTA (NOW CALLED IL-PONTA TA' DRAGUNARA ON BA 177). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 20.11.13 NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED. ASSUMED RECOVERED. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SLIEMA FOR COMINO & GOZO. WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED BY FIRE WHICH STARTED IN ENGINE ROOM & QUICKLY SPREAD. AFTER FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED VESSEL WAS BEACHED ON DRAGONERA PT. CREW OF 2 & 12 PASSENGERS SAFE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the JOYTON wreck located?

The JOYTON wreck is located at coordinates 35 55.62 N,14 29.73 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOYTON?

The seabed around the JOYTON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the JOYTON sink?

The JOYTON sank on Aug 15, 1976.

When was the wreck of the JOYTON discovered?

The wreck of the JOYTON was discovered in 1976.

What country did the JOYTON belong to?

The JOYTON belonged to MT.

What type of wreck is the JOYTON?

The JOYTON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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