Jacs Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Jacs Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
36 0.92 N,5 42.58 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 12 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | JACS |
| Type | schooner |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 11.6 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 17, 1989 |
| Original Detection Year | 1989 |
| Last Detection Year | 1995 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH366/350/01 7.9.89 HAS BEEN LOCATED ABOUT 7M W OF TARIFA ON LOS CABEZOS REEF IN ABOUT 60FT OF WATER. (LL 23.8.89). NCA, POSN 360100N, 054230W FOR FILING ONLY. 30.8.95 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 445B (NC 1995). |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 11, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
22.7.89 VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR. COLIN HEAD OF GLOUCESTER. HIT SUBMERGED OBJECT, LATER REPORTED AS REMAINS OF 35000 TONNE BULK CARRIER, WAS HOLED AND SANK QUICKLY. OF THREE CREW 2 WERE LOST. (LL 22.7.89 & 23.8.89). [PRESUMABLY HIT WK OF 'DIMITRIOS'].
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36 0.92 N,5 42.58 W
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