Jakob Maersk (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jakob maersk (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 10.165 N,8 42.042 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.169417
  • Longitude: -8.700700
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF)
Type tanker
Flag DK
Length 261.8 m
Width 37.2 m
Draught 13.4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 48252
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for the Jakob Maersk (part of) located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Leixões, Portugal, at coordinates 41 10.165 N, 8 42.042 W. This shipwreck is documented as an underwater obstruction with a recorded depth of 9.2 meters. Historical maritime survey data indicates the vessel's funnel was previously visible near the Leixoes East Breakwater Light, with portions of the wreck positioned on rocks.

Surveying Details

SEE JAKOB MAERSK, WK RECORD [34702] IN 411016.6N, 084200.6W FOR EARLIER DETAIL. H2767/75 1.4.75 TWO-THIRDS OF VESSEL LIES 153.5DEGS, 875MTRS FROM S MOLE LT. FUNNEL SHOWING. FOREPART IN 411005N, 084124W [LIS] ON ROCKS. (MR L J WILLIAMS, LTR DTD 18.3.75). NCA. H2767/69 5.11.75 DW, WITH FUNNEL SHOWING 153.5DEG, 4.73C FROM LEIXOES E BREAKWATER LT. (HAMBURG NM 3105/75). - NM 2279/75. H3498/80 24.2.81 SHOWN AS WK 9.3MTRS [5FMS 0FT] IN 411004.2N, 084158.2W ON PORTUGUESE 58 [NOV '80 EDN]. - NM BLOCK 959/81. 19.6.91 [EUR] POSN: 411014.2N, 084158.2W. NC 3254. 15.10.07 SHOWN AS WK 9.2MTRS IN 4110.165N, 0842.042W [WGD] ON PORTUGUESE 26402 [INT 1871] [2ND EDN JUN '07, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3258.

Circumstances of loss

31.1.75 BUILT IN 1966 BY ODENSE STAAALSKIBS A/S, LINDO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A P MOLLER. PASSAGE KHARG ISLAND FOR LEIXOES. WAS MANOEUVERING WITH TUGS TO ENTER THE PORT WHEN SHE STRUCK BOTTOM ON A SANDBAR APPROX 55MTRS OFFSHORE. EXPLSIONS OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE ROOM WHICH RIPPED THROUGH THE VESSEL. AN INFERNO ENGULFED THE VESSEL WHICH SANK SOON AFTER. SIX MEN LOST. FURTHER EXPLOSIONS ON 31.1.75 BROKE THE VESSEL IN TWO. HEAVY SEAS DURING FIRST HALF OF FEBRUARY FORCED THE BROKEN-OFF BOW UP ONTO ROCKS S OF LEIXOES HARBOUR. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) wreck located?

The JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 41 10.165 N,8 42.042 W.

How deep is the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 41 10.165 N,8 42.042 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF)?

The seabed around the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) sink?

The JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) sank on Jan 29, 1975.

When was the wreck of the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) belong to?

The JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) carrying?

The JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF)?

The JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) had a tonnage of 48252 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF)?

The JAKOB MAERSK (PART OF) is classified as a tanker.

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