Jacob Jones (1942) Wreck

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Jacob jones (1942) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 37.000 N,74 32.000 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.616660
  • Longitude: -74.533330
Reported Year 1942
Name JACOB JONES (1942)
Type destroyer
Flag US
Length 95.7 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 1150
Tonnage Type gross
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1942

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-578

General Comments

AKA: DD-130, Owner: U S Navy, Year Built: 1918, Where Built: Camden, NJ, Construction: Steel, Home Port: New York, NY, Departure Port: New York, NY, Destination Port: Patrol Duty, Master: Hugh Black, Crew: 120, Lives Lost: 109, Misc Information: War loss

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FAQ

Where is the JACOB JONES (1942) wreck located?

The JACOB JONES (1942) wreck is located at coordinates 38 37.000 N,74 32.000 W.

When did the JACOB JONES (1942) sink?

The JACOB JONES (1942) sank on Feb 27, 1942.

What country did the JACOB JONES (1942) belong to?

The JACOB JONES (1942) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the JACOB JONES (1942)?

The JACOB JONES (1942) had a tonnage of 1150 tons.

What type of wreck is the JACOB JONES (1942)?

The JACOB JONES (1942) is classified as a destroyer.

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