Juta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Juta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.214 N,4 38.788 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.620233
  • Longitude: -4.646467
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 81.2
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 124
Tonnage 1559
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0006.8,,001.0,335
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details NO PREVIOUS RECORD. DW PA CHARTED IN 513748N, 043918W ON BA CHARTS. H1960/77 18.11.80 H1960/77 18.11.80 NOT FOUND IN 513748N, 043918W BY E/S. SONAR NOT USED. (HMS BEAGLE HI 43/80). ORIGINAL CHARTED POSN APPARENTLY IN ERROR. DELETE FROM CHARTS. 28.5.97 28.5.97 WK DIVED AND REPD TO LIE IN 3 PARTS: 513714N, 043847.5W, 513712.5N, 043847.5W, 513713N, 043848W [WGD]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS NDW IN 513711.5N, 043853W [OGB] BEING CENTRE OF 3 POSNS QUOTED. BR STD. 22.1.14 22.1.14 EXAM'D 24.9.13 IN 5137.214N, 0438.788W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.19 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 6.8MTRS TOWARDS 335DEGS. LENGTH 81.2MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 124/314 DEGS (SIC). STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. GENERALLY DESTROYED. (FUGRO EMU, HI 1375). UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED. ?BOWS NW. AMEND WK 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 6.2.14 6.2.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.05MTRS IN 5137.227N, 0438.808W [WGD]. HT 7.5MTRS. (SDC BATHY, HI 1375). AMEND WK 18MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-SIR WALTER SCOTT '36. BUILT IN 1908 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING CO, BLYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 181 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR GLASGOW. IN BALLAST. STRUCK ROCKS OFF ST GOVAN'S HEAD IN FOG, AND SANK 2M OFF CALDY ISLAND. SURVIVORS RESCUED BY HMS LARCH.

General Comments

FULLY COLLAPSED, 3 HIGH POINTS, ?BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 37.214 N,4 38.788 W
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FAQ

Where is the JUTA wreck located?

The JUTA wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.214 N,4 38.788 W.

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

The JUTA lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 51 37.214 N,4 38.788 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUTA?

The seabed around the JUTA lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the JUTA sink?

The JUTA sank on Oct 7, 1945.

When was the wreck of the JUTA discovered?

The wreck of the JUTA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the JUTA belong to?

The JUTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JUTA carrying?

The JUTA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JUTA?

The JUTA had a tonnage of 1559 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUTA?

The JUTA is classified as a steam ship.

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