Jervis Bay Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Jervis bay Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
43 20.43 N,3 2.58 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | JERVIS BAY |
| Type | container ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 227.1 m |
| Width | 30.5 m |
| Draught | 11 |
| Tonnage | 26876 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 24, 1984 |
| Original Detection Year | 1984 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H2235/81 3.4.84 BROKEN IN TWO PARTS WITH ABOUT 40MTRS SEPARATION, ON CONCRETE BLOCKS OF INNER BREAKWATER, BILBAO. (LL, 27.1.84). NCA YET. H2235/81 23.1.85 WK BEING DEMOLISHED IN SITU BY COMPANY CALLED VASTUR. ABOUT 10% HAS BEEN REMOVED AND SCRAPPING WILL RE-COMMENCE IN MARCH/APRIL. (LL, 17.12.84). |
| Last Amended Date | May 11, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
ANCHORED IN BILBAO OUTER HARBOUR AS PORT OF REFUGE, WHILE ON PASSAGE UNDER TOW FROM ANTWERP TO TAIWAN FOR BREAKING. DRAGGED ANCHOR IN HEAVY WEATHER AND STORM WINDS AND GROUNDED CLOSE TO INNER BREAKWATER ON CONCRETE BLOCKS.
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43 20.43 N,3 2.58 W
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