Jan Brons Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jan brons Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.847 N,0 38.581 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.730783
  • Longitude: 0.643017
Wreck Depth 32.06 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAN BRONS
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 44.5 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 32
Tonnage 400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1945
Bottom Texture 17,7,4,1
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5210/45 5.11.45 LOCATED IN 504336N, 003830E IN 22FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10FMS [MLWS]. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 17.10.45). INS AS NDW. - NM 3525/45. H5434/54 18.11.54 RED BUOY ESTABLISHED 143DEGS, 2 CABLES FROM WRECK FOR SALVAGE PURPOSES. (NAVEAM 5115). H4490/54 13.9.55 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN HAND. TH TO LAY 2 LT BELL BUOYS. (GRAY AND THOMPSON). H5344/55 14.10.55 AMEND TO WK 8FMS 3FT IN 504403N, 003751E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 2439/55. H5344/55/21 21.10.59 EXAM'D IN 504403N, 003751E. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 51FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 67-94FT. (HMS SCOTT, 25.5.55). H4959/73 11.4.75 EXAM'D 16.10.74 IN 504347N, 003840E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 39-41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. STANDS SOME 6-7MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 536. H4121/76 3.8.76 EXAM'D 30.4.76 IN LISTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.5 IN GEN DEPTH 39-40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, LYING 035/215DEGS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). AMEND TO WK 31MTRS. NE 536. H3823/78 3.7.78 DIVED ON 7.6.78. UPRIGHT AND BROKEN JUST AFT OF BOW. BOW SECTION LISTS 45DEGS TO STBD. SUPERSTRUCTURE AND MASTS HAVE BEEN CLEARED OTHERWISE GENERALLY INTACT. HOLDS CONTAIN TELEPHONES AND HEAVY STEEL WHEEL RIMS. IRON PROP. ENGINE ROOM INACCESSIBLE. HIGHEST POINT IS THE BRIDGE WHICH STANDS ABOUT 10MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. HEADING NE. (E GILES, 28.6.78). HH242/590/08 16.3.06 LOCATED IN 5343.847N, 0038.582E [WGD] USING DGPS. LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS SW. LENGTH APPROX 44.5MTRS. LOOKS MORE OR LESS COMPLETE WITH EVIDENCE OF A MAST OR DERRICK MIDSHIPS AND A POSSIBLE MAST AT THE STERN. RUDDER IS INTACT. APPEARS TO HAVE PROP IN PLACE. LIES 202MTRS ESE OF 'STORAA'S' STERN. (M DEAN, EMAIL DTD 15.3.06). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 11.7.06 MULTIBEAM DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 8MTRS. INTACT, ON SIDE WITH DECK TO THE WEST SIDE. BOWS POSSIBLY NORTH. (WESSEX ARCHEOLOGY). NCA. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 19.6.15; IN 5043.847N, 0038.581E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.25MTRS, GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210. WK BROKEN UP, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND NDW 31MTRS. SEP 2022/000014872 9.3.22 LOCATED 2.6.20; IN 5043.848N, 0038.578E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.06MTRS, GEN DEPTH 38MTRS, LENGTH 43 MTRS, WIDTH 11 MTRS, HT 6.3 MTRS, ORIENTATION 032/212.NFS. (ABPMER, HASTINGS LICENCE AREA 460 SURVEY DTD 2.6.20) RETAIN NDW 31.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY VAN DER WERFFS SCHEEPSBOUW, WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WORRBERG. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR JERSEY. ONE X 4 INCH, 2 X MULTIPLE POM-POM GUNS. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH GREEK SS 'PANAGHIS'. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE HALF BURIED, BOWS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 43.847 N,0 38.581 E
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FAQ

Where is the JAN BRONS wreck located?

The JAN BRONS wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.847 N,0 38.581 E.

How deep is the JAN BRONS and where exactly is it located?

The JAN BRONS lies at a depth of about 32.06 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.847 N,0 38.581 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAN BRONS?

The seabed around the JAN BRONS lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the JAN BRONS sink?

The JAN BRONS sank on Oct 12, 1945.

When was the wreck of the JAN BRONS discovered?

The wreck of the JAN BRONS was discovered in 1945.

What country did the JAN BRONS belong to?

The JAN BRONS belonged to NL.

What cargo was the JAN BRONS carrying?

The JAN BRONS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JAN BRONS?

The JAN BRONS had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAN BRONS?

The JAN BRONS is classified as a motor vessel.

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