Jenny Jensen (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Jenny jensen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 56.947 N,1 52.648 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 57.949117
- Longitude: -1.877467
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| Wreck Depth |
69 m
|
| Water Depth |
76 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
DK |
| Sonar Length |
41 |
| Sonar Width |
11 |
| Shadow Height |
6.9 |
| Orientation |
150 |
| Tonnage |
81 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 16, 1975
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,001.2, |
| Original Detection Year |
1975 |
| Last Detection Year |
2009 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 20, 2010 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of the vessel Jenny Jensenpossibly is located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland at coordinates 57 56.947 N, 1 52.648 W. Sunk initially in 1975 and thoroughly examined in 2009 using DGPS technology, the intact wreck sits upright on the seabed. It measures 41 meters in length, 11 meters in width, and has a height of 6.9 meters, oriented along a 145/330 degree heading. The least multibeam depth over the wreck is 69.45 meters within a general surrounding depth of 76.3 meters, featuring a 1.2-meter-deep scour close to the structure alongside a moderate magnetic anomaly and scattered debris near the northwest end.
Surveying Details
20.2.75 SANK IN 575600N, 015424W. (LL 17.2.75). FOR FILING ONLY. 28.11.02 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH091/155/01 20.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 24.5.09 IN 5756.947N, 0152.648W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.45 IN GEN DEPTH 76.3MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTR DEEP CLOSE TO WK. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 6.9MTRS. LIES 1450/330 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT. DEBRIS CLOSE TO NW END. AMEND WK 69MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER THEN SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M SUPPLY VESSEL RANGER. CREW RECOVERED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 56.947 N,1 52.648 W
Jenny Jensen (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Jenny Jensen (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 56.947 N,1 52.648 W.
How deep is the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 57 56.947 N,1 52.648 W.
How deep is the seabed around the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.
When did the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) sink?
The JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 16, 1975.
When was the wreck of the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.
What country did the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.
What was the tonnage of the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY)?
The JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 81 tons.
What type of wreck is the JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY)?
The JENNY JENSEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?BOWS NW