Jane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 18.447 N,0 20.721 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.307450
  • Longitude: -0.345350
Wreck Depth 25.9 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANE
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 10.1
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 240
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/06 2.3.93 WK OF JANE LOCATED IN POSN 1.78 MILES FROM SCARBOROUGH CASTLE ROCK, 2.20 MILES FROM SCALBY NESS, 2.92 MILES FROM WHITE NAB (RADAR RANGES). STANDS 1MTR HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.3.93). PLOTS IN 541827N, 002036W. NCA YET. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). INS AS USCPA 25MTRS FROM SURVEYED GENERAL DEPTH CLOSE BY AND PREVIOUS DATA. BR STD. HH100/351/21 4.6.04 DIVED AUGUST 2003 IN 5418.448N, 0020.711W [WGD]. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. VERY MUCH ENCROACHED BY THE SAND. LITTLE ELSE BUT THE TOP OF THE SINGLE BOILER AND STERN POST STANDING ABOVE THE SEABED. COVERS SOME 30MTRS BY 10MTRS AND FORMS AN OBSTN, BUT IS NO INTEREST TO DIVERS. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). AMEND WK USC 25MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 6.9.04 BELL MARKED 'JANE' IN RAISED LETTERING HAS BEEN RECOVERED. NO RECORD OF A VESSEL BY THIS NAME. BELL COULD HAVE BEEN CARRIED OR WAS USED IN A RUSH TO COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS. NAME CAST IN RELIEF SUGGESTS AN EARLY DATE - POSSIBLY FROM A SAILING SHIP. (A C JACKSON, EMAIL DTD 2.9.04). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5418.447N, 0020.721W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 10.1MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 2.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 240/060. THE FEATURE APPEARS DEGRADED WITH JUST A SMALL EXPOSURE VISIBLE, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND DW 25.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

General Comments

Wreck degraded

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FAQ

Where is the JANE wreck located?

The JANE wreck is located at coordinates 54 18.447 N,0 20.721 W.

How deep is the JANE and where exactly is it located?

The JANE lies at a depth of about 25.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 18.447 N,0 20.721 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JANE?

The seabed around the JANE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JANE discovered?

The wreck of the JANE was discovered in 1995.

What type of wreck is the JANE?

The JANE is classified as a steam ship.

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