Hms Jasper (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms jasper (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.514 N,3 37.748 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.175233
  • Longitude: -3.629133
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 128
Tonnage 592
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1942
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions 0040.0,,000.5,128
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1.12.42 1.12.42 SUNK IN APPROX 501015N, 034830W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). 5.2.44 SWEEP FOULED ON OBSTN IN POSN 174DEGS, 3.2M FROM START POINT, AT A DEPTH OF 17FT. (M/S 16 - SIG DTD 5.2.44). WHILE LOOKING FOR HMS CHORLEY - SEE [18020]. 9.5.74 9.5.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28FMS IN 501006N, 033800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1613. H1270/77 12.5.81 H1270/77 12.5.81 AMEND TO USC PA 45MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). R/P. H2015/81 5.10.81 H2015/81 5.10.81 EXAM'D 9.7.81 IN 501029N, 033741W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.6 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS. ABOUT 50MTRS LONG, INTACT & LYING APPROX 120/300DEGS. (HMS HERALD, HI 45). AMEND TO WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/01 25.8.89 HH100/351/01 25.8.89 THOUGHT LIKELY TO BE WK OF HMS JASPER THOUGH NO ARMAMENT SEEN. LIES WITH 45DEG LIST TO PORT. LENGTH FROM BOW TO REAR OF DECKHOUSE ABOUT 25-30MTRS. BEAM ABOUT 8MTRS. NO HOLDS. LEAST DEPTH AS CHARTED. (A HILLGROVE, 19.7.89). NCA. HH091/059/01 29.4.05 HH091/059/01 29.4.05 EXAM'D 5010.514N, 0337.748W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 55.3 IN GEN DEPTH 63.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 128/308 DEGS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 128/308 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 55MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-BALTHASAR. BUILT IN 1932. PURCHASED AS A/S TRAWLER 11.1935. ONE 4 INCH GYN. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. (SRN & WW2SL).

General Comments

INTACT, 45DEG LIST TO PORT, SCOUR 128/308 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.514 N,3 37.748 W.

How deep is the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.514 N,3 37.748 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 592 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS JASPER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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