Jytte (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jytte (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.673 N,0 49.268 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.944550
  • Longitude: -0.821133
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JYTTE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 82.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 9.2
Orientation 157
Tonnage 1877
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1939
Scour Dimensions ,,001.1,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8065/39 5.1.40 H8065/39 5.1.40 SUNK 18 MILES E OF SOUTER. (C IN C ROSYTH). IN DEEP WATER. NCA. H6330/87 14.11.88 H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAM'D 23.8.88 IN 545640N, 004910W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.7 IN GEN DEPTH 67.9MTRS. SCOUR 69MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.2MTRS, LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LYING UPRIGHT AND GENERALLY INTACT EXCEPT BROKEN ABOUT 1/3RD LENGTH FROM SE END (?BOW). MAINLY ORIENTATED 157/337 DEG. GIVES A GOOD SONAR RETURN FROM ALL DIR'NS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). INS AS WK 57MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

EX-BEN LEDI, EX-DEMETRIOS, EX- '08, EX-EAST '15, EX-OSTEN, '16, EX-HADSUND '25, BUILT OF IRON IN 1884 BY J LAING, DEPTFORD YARD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S OVE SKOU. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 173NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOW SE BROKEN OFF AND LIES AT RIGHT ANGLES

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FAQ

Where is the JYTTE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JYTTE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.673 N,0 49.268 W.

How deep is the JYTTE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JYTTE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.673 N,0 49.268 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JYTTE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JYTTE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the JYTTE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JYTTE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 19, 1939.

When was the wreck of the JYTTE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JYTTE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the JYTTE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JYTTE (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the JYTTE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The JYTTE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JYTTE (POSSIBLY)?

The JYTTE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1877 tons.

What type of wreck is the JYTTE (POSSIBLY)?

The JYTTE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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