Jessica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jessica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 26 N,9 51 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.433333
  • Longitude: -9.850000
Water Depth 2600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JESSICA
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 61.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH363/350/02 31.1.92 ISSUED 'MAYDAY' WHEN IN 412600N, 095100W. SANK SOME 3 HOURS LATER. (LL 11.12.91 & 12.12.91). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 2500MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

11.12.91 REPORTED MAKING WATER AND IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR LISBON. (LL 11.12.91 & 12.12.91). VESSEL, BUILT 1971, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RO-PORT SHIPPING CO LTD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the JESSICA wreck located?

The JESSICA wreck is located at coordinates 41 26 N,9 51 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JESSICA?

The seabed around the JESSICA lies at approximately 2600 meters deep.

When did the JESSICA sink?

The JESSICA sank on Dec 9, 1991.

When was the wreck of the JESSICA discovered?

The wreck of the JESSICA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the JESSICA belong to?

The JESSICA belonged to AG.

What cargo was the JESSICA carrying?

The JESSICA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JESSICA?

The JESSICA had a tonnage of 996 tons.

What type of wreck is the JESSICA?

The JESSICA is classified as a carrier.

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