Jamaica Planter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jamaica planter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.679 N,3 14.846 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.361317
  • Longitude: -3.247433
Wreck Depth 16.6 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMAICA PLANTER
Type boat
Flag GB
Length 108.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 108
Sonar Width 42
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4098
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1944
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H05309/44 29.12.44 H05309/44 29.12.44 SUNK IN 512145N, 031422W IN 12FMS. MARKED BY SPHERIAL BUOY, FL G 10S, LAID 1.75C, 257 DEG FROM WK. (FOIC CARDIFF, 29 & 30.12.44). H05309/44 31.1.45 H05309/44 31.1.45 POSN NOW 522139N, 031450W. (TH, 23.1.45). H053094/44 16.2.45 H053094/44 16.2.45 INS AS DW IN 512139N, 031450W WITH G CON BUOY, FL G, - NM 445/45. H05309/44 6.10.49 H05309/44 6.10.49 WK DISPERSED TO 45FT [MLWS]. (C IN C NORE, 4.10.49). 5.10.49 5.10.49 DRIFT SWEPT IN 512139N, 031448W. CLEAR AT 44, FOUL AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5FMS. NO SCOUR. (HMS SEAGULL, 5.10.49). H05309/44 19.11.49 H05309/44 19.11.49 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH 4.11.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2397/49. H2897/69 16.6.69 H2897/69 16.6.69 NOT LOCATED, NOT DISPROVED. (HMS WOODLARK, 1968). H2897/69 16.9.69 H2897/69 16.9.69 INS AS SW 15.2MTRS ON 1152, 1179. - NM 1536/69. H2897/69 30.3.70 H2897/69 30.3.70 EXAM'D 9.9.69 IN 512140N, 031448W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.2, FOUL AT 15.4MTRS. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SEABED OF PEBBLES. (HMS WOODLARK, 1969). BR STD. H3942/88 23.1.90 H3942/88 23.1.90 EXAM'D 3.8.89 IN 512139N, 031446.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.7, FOUL AT 16MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEG WITH HIGH POINT AT W END. TURBULENT WATER NOTICED AROUND THE WK. (LAND & MARINE, HI 464). BR STD. HH090/859/01 19.10.99 HH090/859/01 19.10.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 859). NCA. HH090/911/01 24.7.00 HH090/911/01 24.7.00 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 911). NCA. 1.8.06 1.8.06 [EUT] POSN: 5121.679N, 0314.850W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. 17.8.11 17.8.11 EXAM'D 6.3.11 IN 5121.679N, 0314.846W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.66 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 108MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS, HT 4.84MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. COLLAPSED WITH SOME PROMINENT FEATURES. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). AMEND WK 16.6MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMAICA BANANA PROD SS CO. OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. MACHINEY BY J G KINCAID & CO LTD, GREENOCK. PASSAAGE HALIFAX FOR AVONMOUTH. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH US TANKER WELLESLEY IN THICK FOG. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, TURBULENCE AROUND WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 21.679 N,3 14.846 W
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FAQ

Where is the JAMAICA PLANTER wreck located?

The JAMAICA PLANTER wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.679 N,3 14.846 W.

How deep is the JAMAICA PLANTER and where exactly is it located?

The JAMAICA PLANTER lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.679 N,3 14.846 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JAMAICA PLANTER?

The seabed around the JAMAICA PLANTER lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the JAMAICA PLANTER sink?

The JAMAICA PLANTER sank on Dec 27, 1944.

When was the wreck of the JAMAICA PLANTER discovered?

The wreck of the JAMAICA PLANTER was discovered in 1944.

What country did the JAMAICA PLANTER belong to?

The JAMAICA PLANTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JAMAICA PLANTER carrying?

The JAMAICA PLANTER was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the JAMAICA PLANTER?

The JAMAICA PLANTER had a tonnage of 4098 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMAICA PLANTER?

The JAMAICA PLANTER is classified as a boat.

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