Janet Helen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Janet helen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.002 N,0 26.238 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.733367
  • Longitude: 0.437300
Wreck Depth 22.6 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Sonar Length 22.4
Sonar Width 6.7
Shadow Height 3.91
Orientation 257
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1959
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 050.0,,,350.0
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H6810/59 SANK 534400N, 002400E. NOT FOUND DURING ASDIC SEARCH. (CG FLAMBOROUGH & TH). NCA. H3805/72 27.2.78 INTACT WK LOCATED 8.9.77 IN 534358.6N, 002622.6E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 20.9MTRS, FOUL 21MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 100FT. LYING E/W. HIGHEST PART AT W END. (SOISS). BR STD. HH100/351/19 13.6.03 DIVED 8.99 IN 5344.020N, 0026.157E [WGD] USING GPS. A SMALL VESSEL, POSSIBLY A CRABBER. CONSIDERABLY SMALLER THAN THE REPORTED 100FT, CLOSER TO 50FT. HULL INTACT. LIES PARTLY BURIED WITH STBD LIST. DECK ON STBD SIDE LIES ALMOST LEVEL WITH THE SEABED. HIGHEST POINT IS THE BOW. NONE OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAINS, THOUGH A TOILET IS STILL ATTACHED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DECK, JUST FWD OF WHERE THE BRIDGE WOULD HAVE BEEN. (G KELLY, EMAIL DTD 11.6.03). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 5.10.16 EXAM'D 9.4.16; IN 5344.002N, 0026.238E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 22.4MTRS, WIDTH 6.7MTRS, HEIGHT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 257/077 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 50MTRS, TOWARD 350 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE, THE BOW IS INTACT BUT THE STERN IS BURRIED. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG HEAVY LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY WAR DUKE BUT SANK LATER.

General Comments

Intact, partially burried

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FAQ

Where is the JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.002 N,0 26.238 E.

How deep is the JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.002 N,0 26.238 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 10, 1959.

When was the wreck of the JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY)?

The JANET HELEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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