Jersey Queen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jersey queen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.419 N,4 49.364 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.106983
  • Longitude: -4.822733
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 910
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0912/40 6.10.40 SANK 1.5M S FROM ST ANTHONY HD IN 500700N, 050100W [OGB]. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 6.10.40). H01001/40 1.11.40 POSN 1.5M, 160DEGS FROM ST ANTHONY HD IN 500700N, 050000W [OGB]. (WAR LOSSES, TRADE DIV LIST, OCT 1940). H01027/40 1.11.51 POSN ACCEPTED AS APPROX 500700N, 050000W [OGB]. (LTR TO FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS, 1.11.51). H0912/40 16.5.52 A/S SEARCH IN AREA REPD BY FOIC FALMOUTH, REVEALED NO SIGN OF WK. (SCOTT, 6.5.52). FILING POSN 500710N, 050009W. H1309/83 16.11.83 WK OF JERSEY QUEEN LOCATED IN 500623N, 044918W [OGB] USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. LIES ON ITS SIDE IN GEN DEPTH OF 56MTRS. (K DUNSTAN, 10.11.83). CHART AS USC 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/12 25.3.97 LOCATED IN 1980 IN 500536N, 044906W [OGB] USING DECCA. LENGTH 200FT. CARGO COAL. GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. LYING ON PORT SIDE. BELL FOUND. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 18.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMTER. (MMT, HI 1455). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO LTD, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH CHANNEL ISLES SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR PLYMOUTH. MINED. 2 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2, SIBI & FOIC FALMOUTH).

General Comments

LYING ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.419 N,4 49.364 W.

How deep is the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.419 N,4 49.364 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 910 tons.

What type of wreck is the JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)?

The JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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