Jenny Lee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jenny lee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 30.4 S,17 20.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -31.506667
  • Longitude: 17.340000
Water Depth 190 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JENNY LEE
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Length 20 m
Tonnage 70
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1992
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH451/350/01 28.2.92 HH451/350/01 28.2.92 LAST SEEN, HULL UPTURNED, IN 313024S, 172024E, SHOULD SINK SHORTLY. (LL, 19.2.92). NCA YET, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1958, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RICHARD ABBOTT, MILNERTON, CAPE PROVINCE. REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN HIT BY A FREAK WAVE, 52M W OF LAMBERTS BAY, VESSEL CAPSIZED AND SANK. ALL 19 CREW RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.287)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 30.4 S,17 20.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the JENNY LEE wreck located?

The JENNY LEE wreck is located at coordinates 31 30.4 S,17 20.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JENNY LEE?

The seabed around the JENNY LEE lies at approximately 190 meters deep.

When did the JENNY LEE sink?

The JENNY LEE sank on Feb 18, 1992.

When was the wreck of the JENNY LEE discovered?

The wreck of the JENNY LEE was discovered in 1992.

What country did the JENNY LEE belong to?

The JENNY LEE belonged to ZA.

What cargo was the JENNY LEE carrying?

The JENNY LEE was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the JENNY LEE?

The JENNY LEE had a tonnage of 70 tons.

What type of wreck is the JENNY LEE?

The JENNY LEE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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