Jaguar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Jaguar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.437 N,2 22.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.057283
  • Longitude: 2.370000
Wreck Depth -2.2 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAGUAR
Type destroyer
Flag FR
Length 126.8 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2126
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H0950/40 4.10.41 ST IN 510331N, 022210E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2325/41. 1.10.57 [EUR] POSN: 510330N, 022213E. H1270/77 28.2.77 NOW CHARTED IN 510331N, 022209E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 323. 29.9.77 ST SHOWN IN 510332N, 022213E ON FRENCH 6500 [1977 EDN]. NC 1350. 1.11.79 2 G CONL BUOYS LAID IN 510334N, 022212E & 510334N, 022216E. (FRENCH NM 78.37.21). BR STD. 4.11.88 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 2.2MTRS IN 510329N, 022216.6E [EUR], WITH G PILLAR BUOYS CLOSE N ON FRENCH 7057 [1987 EDN]. IDENTITY GIVEN. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS, FIXED BY THEODOLITE IN 1986. (FRENCH WK RECORDS - 1987 - NO.21612115). NE 1350. [WGD] POSN: 5103.437N, 0222.200E. SEP 2015/000224397 06.11.15 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 2.2MTRS IN 5103.437N, 0222.200E[WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. [ED4 01.01.15]. AMEND ST DRIES 2.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

23.5.40 BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN A/C, WHILE ENGAGED IN OPERATIONS CONNECTED WITH THE EVACUATION OF BRITISH & FRENCH ARMIES FROM DUNKIRK. (DODS). SINKING DATE GIVEN AS 23.5.40. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). TORPEDOED BY GERMAN MTBS ON 23.5.40 AND BEACHED. (R VERPOORTE).

General Comments

UNLIT N CARD CAN BUOY CLOSE N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 3.437 N,2 22.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the JAGUAR wreck located?

The JAGUAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.437 N,2 22.2 E.

How deep is the JAGUAR and where exactly is it located?

The JAGUAR lies at a depth of about -2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.437 N,2 22.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAGUAR?

The seabed around the JAGUAR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the JAGUAR sink?

The JAGUAR sank on May 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JAGUAR discovered?

The wreck of the JAGUAR was discovered in 1941.

What country did the JAGUAR belong to?

The JAGUAR belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the JAGUAR?

The JAGUAR had a tonnage of 2126 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAGUAR?

The JAGUAR is classified as a destroyer.

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