Jupiter A. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jupiter a. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 32.783 N,89 49.767 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.546383
  • Longitude: -89.829450
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name JUPITER A.
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Orientation 67
Tonnage 422
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1983
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers CONSPIC
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2009

Surveying Details

H4634/74 3.10.83 H4634/74 3.10.83 ST PA IN 133248N, 894937W. (HAMBURG NM 3156/83). BR STD. H4634/74 25.2.85 H4634/74 25.2.85 REPORTED AS CONSPIC, WITH HULL AND MASTS SHOWING, IN APPROX 133247N, 894946W [NAS]. (MV SAXONIA, HN 15.1.85). SHOWN ON TRACING HDG ENE. INS ST PA, CONSPIC. - NM 709/85. HH620/350/01 9.11.89 HH620/350/01 9.11.89 NOT SHOWN ON US 21524 [2ND EDN, JUL '89]. DELETE. BR STD. HH620/350/01 30.10.90 HH620/350/01 30.10.90 TO BE EXPUNGED. (US NM 21510/42/90). AMENDED TO DEAD. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ACAJUTLA FOR AGUA DULCE. DRIFTED ON TO ROCKS NEAR PUNTA REMEDIOS AFTER ENGINE FAILURE. BELIEVED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.252)

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FAQ

Where is the JUPITER A. wreck located?

The JUPITER A. wreck is located at coordinates 13 32.783 N,89 49.767 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUPITER A.?

The seabed around the JUPITER A. lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the JUPITER A. sink?

The JUPITER A. sank on May 7, 1983.

When was the wreck of the JUPITER A. discovered?

The wreck of the JUPITER A. was discovered in 1983.

What country did the JUPITER A. belong to?

The JUPITER A. belonged to PA.

What cargo was the JUPITER A. carrying?

The JUPITER A. was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JUPITER A.?

The JUPITER A. had a tonnage of 422 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUPITER A.?

The JUPITER A. is classified as a motor vessel.

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