Juanita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Juanita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.458 N,2 54.03 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.840967
  • Longitude: -2.900500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUANITA
Type blockship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1139
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585029N, 025356W, OR 179DEG, 1800FT FROM SPOT HEIGHT (107) ON BURRAY. 35FT SECTION OF HULL REMAINS WITH DECKING. FITTINGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). INS AS DWP. BR STD. 3.7.80 NOT SHOWN ON NC 35. AREA BLUED OUT. 19.8.80 COVERED BY BLOCKSHIPS SEE NOTE LEGEND ON NE 2162. 11.12.81 COVERED BY WKS LEGEND ON NC 2250.

Circumstances of loss

TWIN SCREW STEEL M TANKER, BUILT 1918, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP TO THE NE OF THE BARRIER.

General Comments

Covered by Legend (Underwater obstns)

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FAQ

Where is the JUANITA wreck located?

The JUANITA wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.458 N,2 54.03 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUANITA?

The seabed around the JUANITA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the JUANITA sink?

The JUANITA sank on Apr 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JUANITA discovered?

The wreck of the JUANITA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JUANITA belong to?

The JUANITA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JUANITA?

The JUANITA had a tonnage of 1139 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUANITA?

The JUANITA is classified as a blockship.

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