Hms Jewel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms jewel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.5 N,5 50.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.658333
  • Longitude: -5.841667
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS JEWEL
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 84
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1941
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01877/41 31.5.41 H01877/41 31.5.41 WK IN 543930N, 055030W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - PFNM 1234/41. H01877/41 18.7.41 H01877/41 18.7.41 PRACTICALLY NOTHING REMAINS. (DIVERS REPORT). PFNM CANCELLED. - FNM 1668/41. POSN RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX-LILY OAK, BUILT 1908 WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 1 BOILER. HIRED FOR USE AS A MINESWEEPER IN JANUARY 1940. SANK AFTER STRIKING A GERMAN LAID AERIAL MINE, 1M OFF PILE LT, BELFAST LOUGH. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF IRELAND) STATED TO HAVE BEEN DISPERSED. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST VOL.2)

General Comments

PRACTICALLY NOTHING REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the HMS JEWEL wreck located?

The HMS JEWEL wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.5 N,5 50.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS JEWEL?

The seabed around the HMS JEWEL lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HMS JEWEL sink?

The HMS JEWEL sank on May 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS JEWEL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS JEWEL was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS JEWEL belong to?

The HMS JEWEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS JEWEL carrying?

The HMS JEWEL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS JEWEL?

The HMS JEWEL had a tonnage of 84 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS JEWEL?

The HMS JEWEL is classified as a drifter.

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