Juanita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Juanita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.112 N,5 32.293 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.335200
  • Longitude: -5.538217
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUANITA
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 130
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2959/73 18.7.73 H2959/73 18.7.73 WK LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER IN 502006N, 053212W USING DECCA. DIVED - LEAST DEPTH 30 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. LIES N/S WITH BOW S AND STANDING ABT 15FT HIGH WITH ANCHOR. FLATTENED EXCEPT FOR ONE BOILER STANDING 12FT HIGH. CAST IRON PROPELLER. TO BE FURTHER EXAMINED. LIES IN AREA OF ROCK RIDGES, 3FT HIGH. (E GILES, 13.7.73). CHART AS WK 28MTRS [15FMS]. BR STD. H2959/73 19.9.73 H2959/73 19.9.73 INDENTIFIED AS JUANITA - BELL RECOVERED. NO CARGO. (E GILES, 18.9.73). NCA. HH100/351/04 6.1.91 HH100/351/04 DIVED ON SEVERAL TIMES IN 502004N, 053211.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH [MAX] IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS [LW NEAPS]. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. HH090/799/01 19.12.00 HH090/799/01 19.12.00 EXAM'D 23.7.00 IN 5020.112N, 0532.293W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.2 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. WELL BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 799). TWO MAIN, FIRM SONAR CONTACTS WITH CRISP SHADOWS. AMEND TO WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/19 18.12.02 HH100/351/19 18.12.02 DIVED IN 5021.111N, 0532.293W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 5.2MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES N/S WITH BOWS S. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. SEABED SAND & GRAVEL. SINGLE BOILERS MOST PROMINENT. SUPERSTRUCTURE AND HULL PLATING DETACHED AND LYING ALONGSIDE. ENGINE & DRIVE SHAFT CORRECTLY ALIGNED. GUN SEEN ON SAND AT STERN. (G J LOCKETT). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2012

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 20.112 N,5 32.293 W
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FAQ

Where is the JUANITA wreck located?

The JUANITA wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.112 N,5 32.293 W.

How deep is the JUANITA and where exactly is it located?

The JUANITA lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.112 N,5 32.293 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUANITA?

The seabed around the JUANITA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JUANITA discovered?

The wreck of the JUANITA was discovered in 1973.

What type of wreck is the JUANITA?

The JUANITA is classified as a steam ship.

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