Jan Wellens Or Wellems Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jan wellens or wellems Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.999500
  • Longitude: 9.498500
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS
Tonnage 11766
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3737/69 SCUTTLED IN THE SKAGERRAK WITH A CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION WHICH HAD BEEN LOADED AT NORDHAFEN, KIEL. DATE - 1945/46. HAD DUMPED A SIMILAR CARGO ON A PREVIOUS TRIP TO THE AREA. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). POSN 580000N, 093000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E
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FAQ

Where is the JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS wreck located?

The JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS wreck is located at coordinates 57 59.97 N,9 29.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS?

The seabed around the JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS discovered?

The wreck of the JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS was discovered in 1946.

What cargo was the JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS carrying?

The JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS?

The JAN WELLENS OR WELLEMS had a tonnage of 11766 tons.