Jan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 26.26 N,6 54.42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.437667
  • Longitude: 6.907000
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAN
Type carrier
Flag DK
Length 42.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 289
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4502/75 3.5.78 DW IN 552618N, 065430E APPROX. (COPENHAGEN NM 672/78). INS DWPA. - PNM 1153/78. 15.8.78 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON DANISH 94 [1978 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION ABOUT 45M W OF ESBJERG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 26.26 N,6 54.42 E
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FAQ

Where is the JAN wreck located?

The JAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 26.26 N,6 54.42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAN?

The seabed around the JAN lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the JAN sink?

The JAN sank on Mar 31, 1978.

When was the wreck of the JAN discovered?

The wreck of the JAN was discovered in 1978.

What country did the JAN belong to?

The JAN belonged to DK.

What cargo was the JAN carrying?

The JAN was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the JAN?

The JAN had a tonnage of 289 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAN?

The JAN is classified as a carrier.

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