Jacomina (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Jacomina (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 3.279 N,6 13.493 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.054650
  • Longitude: -6.224883
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JACOMINA (POSSIBLY)
Type yacht
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck and obstruction report for the vessel JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) located at coordinates 35 3.279 N, 6 13.493 W off the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean. This underwater obstruction, identified in French hydrographic records, has been subject to multiple survey updates. Initial reports from 1976 provided vague positional data that was insufficient for charting. Subsequent surveys in 2007 and 2010 refined the geographical position to 35 3.279 N, 6 13.493 W using WGD datum, as detailed in French chart 7704. This site is documented by the UK Hydrographic Office as a potential wreck site and remains a recognized underwater navigation hazard in the region.

Surveying Details

10.5.76 ST IN 350000N, 0061500W (LL 224). POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. SEP 2006/000402437 19.1.07 ST SHOWN IN 3503.146N, 0614.050W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6611 [1974 EDN 1:674000, CORR TO FR NM 4409/6]. POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS ST. BR STD. SEP 2010/000006323 8.2.10 SHOWN IN 3503.279N, 0613.493W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7704 [NC 2009, 1:142,000, COPRODUCTION WITH MOROCCO]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PORTUGAL FOR TENERIFE. WAS STRANDED 70M S OF CAPE TRAFALGAR. TUG `ROBUST' UNABLE TO REFLOAT HER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 3.279 N,6 13.493 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JACOMINA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 9, 1976.

When was the wreck of the JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the JACOMINA (POSSIBLY)?

The JACOMINA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a yacht.

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