Jurgen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jurgen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.993 N,2 40.979 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.833217
  • Longitude: 2.682983
Wreck Depth 34.6 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JURGEN
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 65
Tonnage 445
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2022

Surveying Details

H4753/82 27.3.86 POSN 515002N, 024108E [EUR]. MARKED BY 2 W CARDINAL BUOYS, VQ(9) 10S, 250 & 375MTRS WSW OF WK (LATER WITH RACON (D)). (HYDRNLNAVY, 14.3.86). INS AS DW WITH W CARD, VQ(9) 10S, RACON (D), CLOSE WSW. - NM 1093/86. H4753/82 11.6.86 NOW SW 33MTRS. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (NETH NM 327/86). AMEND SW 18FTHMS. DELETE BUOYS. - NM 1780/86. H4753/82 18.6.86 BUOY NOT SIGHTED. (MV ACTIVITY, HN 1.6.86). NCA. H4580/87 24.10.88 WK AND ASSOCIATED DEBRIS LOCATED BY SONAR IN 515002N, 024102E [EUR]. LENGTH 50MTRS, LYING 065/245DEG AND STANDING 8MTRS HIGH. (CABLE & WIRELESS, 15.9.88). NCA. 7.3.89 WK 35.2 MTRS IN 515002N, 024104E [EUR] LOCATED BY NETH SURVEY FEB - MARCH 1988. POSN BY HIFIX/6. IN GEN DEPTHS OF 42.0MTRS. AMEND WK 19FMS. BR STD. 9.5.89 TO BE RETAINED AS SW 33.0MTRS UNTIL NETH NM OR CHART ACTION. 22.7.13 SHOWN AS SW 32MTRS [LAT] IN 5149.993N, 0240.979 [WGD] ON BA 1630 [EDN 6 DTD 13.6.13].

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH YUGOSLAV M BULK CARRIER KOTOR. PASSAGE BOSTON, LINCS, FOR ANTWERP. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the JURGEN wreck located?

The JURGEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.993 N,2 40.979 E.

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

The JURGEN lies at a depth of about 34.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.993 N,2 40.979 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JURGEN?

The seabed around the JURGEN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the JURGEN sink?

The JURGEN sank on Mar 5, 1986.

When was the wreck of the JURGEN discovered?

The wreck of the JURGEN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the JURGEN belong to?

The JURGEN belonged to CY.

What cargo was the JURGEN carrying?

The JURGEN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the JURGEN?

The JURGEN had a tonnage of 445 tons.

What type of wreck is the JURGEN?

The JURGEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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