Uss Jacob Jones (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uss jacob jones (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.253 N,6 24.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.420883
  • Longitude: -6.401250
Wreck Depth 104 m
Water Depth 111 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY)
Type destroyer
Flag US
Length 94.5 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 70
Tonnage 1050
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 492500N, 062200W. (DOCKET M016705). SUNK WHEN 40 MILES SW OF THE SCILLIES. (DODS). THIS PLOTS IN ABOUT 492000N, 071000W [SEE 21505]. 31.10.75 31.10.75 CHART AS USC PA 50FMS IN 492500N, 062200W. NE 2649. 24.4.78 24.4.78 AMEND TO USC PA 92MTRS. NC 2565. HH090/637/01 18.4.95 HH090/637/01 18.4.95 EXAM'D 2.6.95 IN 492515.2N, 062404.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 104.3 IN GEN DEPTH 111MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. INTACT, NO APPARENT DEBRIS. (HMS ROEBUCK , HI 637). AMEND TO WK 104MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 1999

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-53. (U-BOAT INTELLIGENCE, 1914-18). US NAVY DESTROYER, BUILT IN 1915 BY NEW YORK SHIPBUILDING CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-53, WHILST ESCORTING A CONVOY, 40M SW OF THE SCILLY ISLES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.253 N,6 24.075 W.

How deep is the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 104 meters and is located at coordinates 49 25.253 N,6 24.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 111 meters deep.

When did the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY)?

The USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1050 tons.

What type of wreck is the USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY)?

The USS JACOB JONES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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