Jaunelgava Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jaunelgava Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.527 N,12 24.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.458783
  • Longitude: 12.401333
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name JAUNELGAVA
Type steam ship
Flag LV
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

UKHO Surveying Details for underwater wreck JAUNELGAVA located at coordinates 54 27.527 N, 12 24.08 E. Historical hydrographic survey records show the site was originally designated as a dangerous wreck, later updated with depths reported at various times as 3.5 meters, 3.0 meters, and subsequently swept clear at 9 meters before being recommended for expungement from nautical charts.

Surveying Details

H1898/45 3.4.45 DW 1N 542736N, 122354E. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS DW. - NM 1061/45. H7258/46 11.12.46 NOW WK 3.5MTRS. (LENINGRAD NM 31/928/46). AMEND WK 2FMS. - NM 3948/46. H7258/46 10.12.57 NOW WK 3.0MTRS. (E GERMAN NM 2761/57). AMEND WK 1FM 3FT. - NM 2908/57. H1160/59 22.7.59 CHART AS WK 1FM 4FT IN 542734N, 122409E [EUR]. 26.6.70 SHOWN AS WK 3MTRS. (GERMAN 163 [SZ]). H1160/59 3.4.73 NOW SW 9MTRS. (ROSTOCK NM 588/73). AMEND SW 4FMS 5FT. BR STD. 4.11.76 SHOWN AS WK 3MTRS ON GERMAN 40 [NOV 1969]). NCA. 19.12.91 SHOWN AS SWEPT CLEAR AT 9MTRS. (GERMAN 163 [1987]). HH327/490/01 24.9.93 TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM (16)163/35/93). - NM 3462/93.

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FAQ

Where is the JAUNELGAVA wreck located?

The JAUNELGAVA wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.527 N,12 24.08 E.

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

The JAUNELGAVA lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 27.527 N,12 24.08 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAUNELGAVA?

The seabed around the JAUNELGAVA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JAUNELGAVA discovered?

The wreck of the JAUNELGAVA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the JAUNELGAVA belong to?

The JAUNELGAVA belonged to LV.

What type of wreck is the JAUNELGAVA?

The JAUNELGAVA is classified as a steam ship.

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