Janet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Janet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 0.33 N,3 34.684 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.005500
  • Longitude: 3.578067
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANET
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Length 25.9 m
Tonnage 118
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1271/72 17.4.72 WK, POSSIBLY DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 530100N, 033600E. (HAGUE TNM 931/72). - TNM 2014/73 ISSUED. H2062/71 21.5.74 WK 22.5MTRS IN 530036N, 033454E [EUR] USING HIFIX. (HAGUE NM 1240/74 & NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). INS AS WK 12FMS. - NM 1236/74. 12.7.89 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE, NAMED. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN'88 EDN, NO.K17 736). 15.12.04 SHOWN AS WK 24.5MTRS IN 5300.400N, 0334.820E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1631 [INT 1418] [1ST EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 1631.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH DUTCH FV 'FUCHSBERG'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 0.33 N,3 34.684 E
Janet on Wreck Map Janet Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the JANET wreck located?

The JANET wreck is located at coordinates 53 0.33 N,3 34.684 E.

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

The JANET lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 53 0.33 N,3 34.684 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JANET?

The seabed around the JANET lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the JANET sink?

The JANET sank on Mar 14, 1972.

When was the wreck of the JANET discovered?

The wreck of the JANET was discovered in 1972.

What country did the JANET belong to?

The JANET belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the JANET?

The JANET had a tonnage of 118 tons.

What type of wreck is the JANET?

The JANET is classified as a fishing vessel.