Lady Josyan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lady josyan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.64 N,0 2.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.177333
  • Longitude: -0.034500
Wreck Depth 41.9 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY JOSYAN
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 81.3
Sonar Width 20.9
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 290
Tonnage 1054
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1884
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4791/76 4.11.76 WK IN 541036N, 000200W LOCATED BY DCS3 & TRISPONDER. LENGTH 150FT. POOR SIDESCAN RESULT & NO E/S RECORD. (DECCA SURVEY LTD). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 7.7.78 TO BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED IN AUGUST 1978. (DECCA SURVEY NEWS RELEASE). H2534/74 6.12.79 WK IN 541025N, 000158W FROM DECCA. STATED AS 'SUCCESS'. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL 1). HH090/730/01 17.12.97 EXAM'D 23.7.97 IN 541038.8N, 000205.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS. OVERALL LENGTH OF DEBRIS AREA 90MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS. AREA LIES 110/290DEGS. ILL DEFINED WK/DEBRIS. SEPARATED INTO TWO MAIN AREAS. CENTRALLY THERE IS ASSUMED BURIED DEBRIS. LEAST DEPTH OCCURS IN THE SE PART OF THE DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. BR STD. 1.4.09 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS LADY JOSYAN. BELL INSCRIBED
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2030

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1872 BY M PEARSE & CO., WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 99HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R GORDON, LONDON. PASSAGE TYNE FOR LONDON. SANK AFTER COLLISION OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD IN FORCE 4 WINDS. (DODS, SIBI)

General Comments

LADY JOSYAN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 10.64 N,0 2.07 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY JOSYAN wreck located?

The LADY JOSYAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.64 N,0 2.07 W.

How deep is the LADY JOSYAN and where exactly is it located?

The LADY JOSYAN lies at a depth of about 41.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 10.64 N,0 2.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY JOSYAN?

The seabed around the LADY JOSYAN lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the LADY JOSYAN sink?

The LADY JOSYAN sank on Oct 26, 1884.

When was the wreck of the LADY JOSYAN discovered?

The wreck of the LADY JOSYAN was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LADY JOSYAN belong to?

The LADY JOSYAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LADY JOSYAN carrying?

The LADY JOSYAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LADY JOSYAN?

The LADY JOSYAN had a tonnage of 1054 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY JOSYAN?

The LADY JOSYAN is classified as a carrier.

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