Big John Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Big john Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 59.93 N,9 50.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.998833
  • Longitude: -9.834833
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIG JOHN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 273
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5087/77 4.4.84 H5087/77 4.4.84 SANK IN POSN 430000N, 095000W. (LL 7.2.84 & NAVAREA II 44/84). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE. EN ROUTE CORUNNA TO VIGO.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 42 59.93 N,9 50.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the BIG JOHN wreck located?

The BIG JOHN wreck is located at coordinates 42 59.93 N,9 50.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIG JOHN?

The seabed around the BIG JOHN lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the BIG JOHN sink?

The BIG JOHN sank on Feb 6, 1984.

When was the wreck of the BIG JOHN discovered?

The wreck of the BIG JOHN was discovered in 1984.

What country did the BIG JOHN belong to?

The BIG JOHN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BIG JOHN?

The BIG JOHN had a tonnage of 273 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIG JOHN?

The BIG JOHN is classified as a trawler.

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