Juno Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Juno Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 50.984 N,3 53.43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.849733
  • Longitude: -3.890500
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUNO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 91.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 104
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 132
Tonnage 2416
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo solid fuel,vehicles,machinery and mechanical parts,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2005

Surveying Details

SUNK 15M SSW OF START POINT. (LL WW1). H5277/53 H5277/53 SALVAGE OPS AUG-OCT 1953. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H7317/53 H7317/53 GRABS MADE ON CARGO OF FIREBRICKS, TRUCKS & LATHES. ONLY FORE PART OF SHIP REMAINING. (RISDON BEAZLEY, NOV 1953). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H3110/72 9.1.73 H3110/72 9.1.73 WK IN 495056.2N, 035320.9W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD SONAR CONTACT BUT POOR E/S TRACE. WRECK IN PIECES ON FLAT BOTTOM. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. BOTTOM FINE SAND, BROKEN SHELLS & SMALL GRAVEL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). AMEND TO WK 68MTRS [37FMS] IN 495056N, 035321W [OGB]. BR STD. H4551/76 5.1.77 H4551/76 5.1.77 'JUNO' REPD IN 495100N, 035324W WITH A HEIGHT OF 12FT. ASDIC CONTACT ONLY BETWEEN BEARINGS 005DEGS & 030DEGS. FIRST DIVE REVEALED ONLY THE FORE PART OF THE SHIP (FOCSLE AND NO 1 HOLD). TWO BOILERS AND MAIN ENGINE REMAINED STANDING, UPRIGHT ON SAND BOTTOM, IN 40FMS, HEADING APPROXIMATELY 150DEGS. ONLY EXPOSED CARGO REMAINED IN AREAS OF NO 2,3 AND 4 HOLDS, COMPRISING FIREBRICKS, TRUCKS, LATHES, FENCING WIRE AND COPPER. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 30.11.76, SURVEYED IN 1953). NCA. H2791/86 23.5.86 H2791/86 23.5.86 LOCATED 3.3.86 IN 495039N, 035316W USING SAT-NAV. LEAST DEPTH 65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. HEADING 090DEGS. WK EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED. BOILERS HIGHEST PART. (DSV BRITISH PROVIDENT HN 1/86, 7.3.86 & SEASALVE MARINE REPORT). AMEND TO WK 65MTRS, RETAIN HMS HECATE'S 1972 POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 18.4.05 HH091/059/01 18.4.05 EXAM'D 4.7.04 IN 4050.984N, 0353.430W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.7 IN GEN DEPTH 72.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 104MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 5.7MTRS. LIES 132/312 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 312 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AN AREA OF DEBRIS, REMAINS OF A WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 66MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT I 1888 BY E WITHY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S JUNO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 232NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON & SONS, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY U-84. (SIBI). CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

General Comments

WK EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED, AN AREA OF DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the JUNO wreck located?

The JUNO wreck is located at coordinates 49 50.984 N,3 53.43 W.

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

The JUNO lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 49 50.984 N,3 53.43 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUNO?

The seabed around the JUNO lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the JUNO sink?

The JUNO sank on Feb 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the JUNO discovered?

The wreck of the JUNO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the JUNO belong to?

The JUNO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the JUNO carrying?

The JUNO was carrying solid fuel,vehicles,machinery and mechanical parts,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the JUNO?

The JUNO had a tonnage of 2416 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUNO?

The JUNO is classified as a steam ship.

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