W.m.j Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
W.m.j Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.315 N,3 6.847 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.538583
  • Longitude: -3.114117
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name W.M.J
Type sailing vessel
Length 24.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 97
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1890
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2004

Surveying Details

H3906/59 21.12.59 WK 0.4 FMS IN 533218N, 030646W. (K2184/55D). BR STD. 24.4.73 POSN 533218N, 030644W. DEPTH 4FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 28.2.74 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 1951. 25.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500/KF NO 10. NCA. 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG IN 533218N, 030646W ON M1027/2. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON JORDAN FLATS. WENT TO PIECES. ALL HANDS LOST.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the W.M.J wreck located?

The W.M.J wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.315 N,3 6.847 W.

When did the W.M.J sink?

The W.M.J sank on Nov 7, 1890.

When was the wreck of the W.M.J discovered?

The wreck of the W.M.J was discovered in 1980.

What was the tonnage of the W.M.J?

The W.M.J had a tonnage of 97 tons.

What type of wreck is the W.M.J?

The W.M.J is classified as a sailing vessel.

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