Jeanne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jeanne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.85 N,2 3.733 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.030833
  • Longitude: -2.062217
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEANNE
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 70 m
Sonar Length 31
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1198
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1916
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3160/69 5.6.73 H3160/69 5.6.73 'UFFE' SANK IN 500300N, 020200W. (LL VOL 212). INS AS USCPA 15FMS. BR STD. H3160/69 2.12.76 H3160/69 2.12.76 INS AS USCPA 15FMS IN 500300N, 020200W. - NM 2530/76. 10.12.76 10.12.76 AMENDED TO USCPA 27MTRS. NC 2454. 9.8.78 9.8.78 AMENDED TO USCPA 45MTRS. (DEPTH REVISION). 2.2.78 2.2.78 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 500300N, 020200W ON FRENCH 878 [1978]. 22.1.80 22.1.80 NOW SHOWN AS USC PA 20MTRS ON FRENCH 878 [1979]. NCA. HH090/533/01 24.2.92 HH090/533/01 24.2.92 INTACT WK EXAM'D 22.10.91 IN 500151N, 020344W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.9 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS, LENGTH 31MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. HAS HIGH POINTS AT CENTRE AND AT EITHER END OF CONTACT. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). INS AS WK 54MTRS. - NM 783/92. PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'UFFE'. HH100/351/17 10.10.01 HH100/351/17 10.10.01 THIS IS THE 'JEANNE'. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION BY BUILDER'S PLATE. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARTIN CARL, COPENHAGEN. PASSAGE ORAN FOR LEITH. CARGO 952 TONS ESPARTO GRASS.

General Comments

INTACT, HIGH POINTS AT CENTRE AND EACH END

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FAQ

Where is the JEANNE wreck located?

The JEANNE wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.85 N,2 3.733 W.

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

The JEANNE lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.85 N,2 3.733 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JEANNE?

The seabed around the JEANNE lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the JEANNE sink?

The JEANNE sank on Sep 5, 1916.

When was the wreck of the JEANNE discovered?

The wreck of the JEANNE was discovered in 1973.

What country did the JEANNE belong to?

The JEANNE belonged to DK.

What cargo was the JEANNE carrying?

The JEANNE was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the JEANNE?

The JEANNE had a tonnage of 1198 tons.

What type of wreck is the JEANNE?

The JEANNE is classified as a steam ship.

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