World Jury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
World jury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 9.87 N,58 38.68 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.164500
  • Longitude: 58.644667
Wreck Depth 1 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WORLD JURY
Type motor vessel
Orientation 45
Tonnage 20584
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5307/61 3.1.62 AGROUND AT S END OF MASIRA IS. APPEARS INTACT & ON EVEN KEEL HEADING NE. SHE MAKES AN EXCELLENT RADAR TARGET IN 200936N, 583836E. (LL, SS ESSO BRISTOL & HMS REDOUBT, HN). - NM 2661/61. H5307/61 21.4.67 POSN AMENDED TO 200948N, 583836E. (HMS VIDAL LTR DTD 17.3.67). - NM 849/67. H2033/81 27.9.82 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. BOW SECTION, BROKEN OFF JUST ABAFT CABLE LOCKER, LIES ON STBD SIDE & STANDS 20MTRS ABOVE MHWS & VISIBLE THROUGH ARC 065DEGS THROUGH S TO 300DEGS. BOTH VISUALLY & RADAR CONSPIC. ONLY OTHER REMAINING PART OF WK IS AWASH AT HIGH WATER APPROX 1C SW OF BOWS. FIXED POSN REFERS TO CHART 3519 & WAS OBTAINED FROM SHIP STATIONS USING GYRO COMPASS BRGS. (HMS HERALD, HI 62A). ADD LEGEND: CONSPIC. - NM 2747/82. 3.8.88 BOW SECTION ONLY LYING ON ITS SIDE IN 200952N, 583841E. (PHOTOPLOT PG 1881/1-2LP1). NC 3519. 30.4.91 SHOWN AS ST IN TWO PARTS ON GERMAN 346 [1990 EDN]. NCA. HH485/410/01 9.5.91 WK IS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (CDR BENNETT, 26.2.91). CHART AS DW. - NM 1514/91. 31.3.99 WGD POSN: 2009.867N, 5838.700E. NE 3519. 8.2.06 LEAST DEPTH 1MTR IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. (OMANI MARITIME HANDBOOK 2006). RETAIN AS DW. NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 10.2.15 WK 1MTR IN 2009.867N, 5838.700E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025
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FAQ

Where is the WORLD JURY wreck located?

The WORLD JURY wreck is located at coordinates 20 9.87 N,58 38.68 E.

How deep is the WORLD JURY and where exactly is it located?

The WORLD JURY lies at a depth of about 1 meters and is located at coordinates 20 9.87 N,58 38.68 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WORLD JURY?

The seabed around the WORLD JURY lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the WORLD JURY sink?

The WORLD JURY sank on Aug 24, 1961.

When was the wreck of the WORLD JURY discovered?

The wreck of the WORLD JURY was discovered in 1961.

What was the tonnage of the WORLD JURY?

The WORLD JURY had a tonnage of 20584 tons.

What type of wreck is the WORLD JURY?

The WORLD JURY is classified as a motor vessel.

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