James Mcgee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
James mcgee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.302 N,3 34.754 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.371700
  • Longitude: -3.579233
Wreck Depth 14.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMES MCGEE
Type tanker
Flag PA
Sonar Length 36
Sonar Width 36
Shadow Height 4.4
Tonnage 9859
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0594/40 30.7.40 H0594/40 30.7.40 DW 257DEG 2.75M FROM NASH POINT IN POSN 512300N, 033700W. APPROX. - NM 1880/40. H11943/40 17.11.41 H11943/40 17.11.41 INS BUOY ON CHARTS. - NM 2705/41. H0594/40 7.10.43 H0594/40 7.10.43 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN GP FL(2) G 10 SEC. - NM 2105/43. H0594/40 5.9.49 H0594/40 5.9.49 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT & DELETE BUOY. (HMS SEAGULL & TH). - NM 1801/49. H0594/40 7.10.49 H0594/40 7.10.49 EXAM'D 13.7.49. LIES IN TWO PARTS, MAIN IN 512217N, 033439W & SMALLER PART 240FT EASTWARD. BOTH PARTS CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. IN GEN DEPTH 10FMS. POSN OBTAINED BY LAYING 3 DANBUOYS AND TAUT WIRING BETWEEN THEM. VISIBILITY NOT SUITABLE TO OBTAIN POSN RELATIVE TO LAND UNTIL 9.8.49. (HMS SEAGULL, 2.10.49). H1948/76 4.3.81 H1948/76 4.3.81 SEARCHED FOR 2.6.80 & NOT FOUND. THERE IS A BOTTOM FEATURE IN CHARTED POSN WITH LEAST DEPTH 15.9MTRS, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN MISTAKEN FOR A WRECK USING E/S & HULL-MOUNTED SONAR. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 70A/79). INSPECTION OF E/S TRACE SHOWS WRECK LIKE CONTACT JUST BEYOND EOL FIX IN APPROX 512227N, 033456W. AMEND TO SW 14.0MTRS. BR STD. 27.1.12 27.1.12 LOCATED 15.12.10 IN 5122.302N, 0334.754W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.30 IN GEN DEPTH 18.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DEBRIS COVERING AREA 36 BY 35MTRS, HT 4.4MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS WITH TWO MAIN OBJECTS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1327). AMEND WK 14.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2012

Circumstances of loss

FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GUIRIA FOR LE HAVRE. DETONATED GERMAN LAID MINE. BROK IN TOW AND SANK. (SIBI & WW 2 MSL).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS WITH TWO MAIN CONTACTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.302 N,3 34.754 W
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FAQ

Where is the JAMES MCGEE wreck located?

The JAMES MCGEE wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.302 N,3 34.754 W.

How deep is the JAMES MCGEE and where exactly is it located?

The JAMES MCGEE lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.302 N,3 34.754 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JAMES MCGEE?

The seabed around the JAMES MCGEE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the JAMES MCGEE sink?

The JAMES MCGEE sank on Jun 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JAMES MCGEE discovered?

The wreck of the JAMES MCGEE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JAMES MCGEE belong to?

The JAMES MCGEE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the JAMES MCGEE carrying?

The JAMES MCGEE was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the JAMES MCGEE?

The JAMES MCGEE had a tonnage of 9859 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMES MCGEE?

The JAMES MCGEE is classified as a tanker.

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