J.a.p Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
J.a.p Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 42.343 N,2 17.885 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.705717
  • Longitude: 2.298083
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name J.A.P
Type trawler
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.3,
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H459/67 28.4.67 SUNK 1M S OF SHITH'S KNOLL LT V. (LL, 19.2.67). INS AS NDW PA IN 524230N, 021757E [OGB]. BR STD. H459/67 4.8.67 SURVEY CARRIED OUT BY THV MERMAID. RECTANGULAR AREA EXTENDING 5C N & S, 5C E & 2C W CLOSELY SEARCHED BY SONAR & E/S. NO CONTACT COULD BE MADE, BUT WEAK SONAR CONTACTS OF A SMALL OBJECT WERE OBTAINED IN A POSN 182DEG(T), 11C FROM SMITHS KNOLL LTV. THESE CONTACTS WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR TO CALCULATE ACCURATELY THE SIZE OF THE OBJECT NO E/S TRACE COULD BE OBTAINED DESPITE SEVERAL RUNS OVER SPOT. CHAIN SWEEP CARRIED OUTOVER INITIAL POSN & NEW POSN. NO FOULING OBTAINED WITH SWEEP SET AT 15FMS LWST. VESSEL MAY HAVE DISPERSED BY TIDE OR BURIED IN SAND. (TH, LTR DTD 27.7.67). DELETE. BR STD. H3730/69 19.9.69 POSSIBLE WK ECHO IN 524224N, 021754E. REQUIRES FURTHER SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). NCA. H2233/71 25.1.71 LOCATED IN 524219N, 021751E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.1 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR TO 43.2MTRS. ONLY SONAR CONTACT IN AREA. BOTTOM IRREGULAR WITH SEVERAL PEAKS 1MTR HIGH. (HMS ECHO, HI 12). INS AS WK 40MTRS [21FMS]. NE 1504. H4398/71 16.9.71 LOCATED IN 524218N, 021800E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. NO SCOUR. VERY SMALL VESSEL LYING APPROX E/W ON FLAT BOTTOM. (HMS EGERIA). NCA. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2017/000067039 8.8.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

FOULED NETS & SPRANG BAD LEAK IN ROUGH SEAS. WAS HELD FAST TO SEABED BY FISHING GEAR. (LL).

General Comments

SMALL VESSEL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 42.343 N,2 17.885 E
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FAQ

Where is the J.A.P wreck located?

The J.A.P wreck is located at coordinates 52 42.343 N,2 17.885 E.

How deep is the J.A.P and where exactly is it located?

The J.A.P lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 52 42.343 N,2 17.885 E.

How deep is the seabed around the J.A.P?

The seabed around the J.A.P lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the J.A.P sink?

The J.A.P sank on Feb 19, 1967.

When was the wreck of the J.A.P discovered?

The wreck of the J.A.P was discovered in 1967.

What type of wreck is the J.A.P?

The J.A.P is classified as a trawler.