Jans Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Jans Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 36.233 N,66 56.617 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.603883
  • Longitude: -66.943617
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANS
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 47.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 355
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH668/470/01 14.12.92 HH668/470/01 14.12.92 SANK WHILE ALONGSIDE PIER 3, PUERTO LA GUAIRA. FULLY SUBMERGED. (LL 28.9.92 & 27.11.92). SALVAGE CONTRACT SIGNED. VESSEL TO BE CUT INTO 6 SECTIONS AND DUMPED IN DEEP WATER OFF LA GUAIRA WITH NEXT 6 WEEKS. (LL 9.12.92). NCA. H668/470/01 26.1.93 H668/470/01 26.1.93 VESSEL CUT INTO 4 PARTS FOR LIFTING AND REMOVAL - COMMMENCING 4.1.93. (LL 4.1.93). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2007

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK BECAUSE CARGO CONTAINERS WERE BADLY DISTRIBUTED WHILE BEING LOADED.

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FAQ

Where is the JANS wreck located?

The JANS wreck is located at coordinates 10 36.233 N,66 56.617 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JANS?

The seabed around the JANS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the JANS sink?

The JANS sank on Sep 23, 1992.

When was the wreck of the JANS discovered?

The wreck of the JANS was discovered in 1992.

What country did the JANS belong to?

The JANS belonged to VC.

What cargo was the JANS carrying?

The JANS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JANS?

The JANS had a tonnage of 355 tons.

What type of wreck is the JANS?

The JANS is classified as a motor vessel.

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