Jgena (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jgena (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.09 N,1 38.114 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.651500
  • Longitude: -1.635233
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JGENA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Sonar Length 11
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 150
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1720/65 4.12.68 H1720/65 4.12.68 SANK IN 503900N, 013800W. MID POINT OF NEEDLES CHANNEL. AWAIT EXACT POSN. (LL, 2.7.68). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2341/69 27.3.72 H2341/69 27.3.72 NOT LOCATED BUT NOT SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (SCES, HI 69/71). NCA. HH090/858/01 7.9.99 HH090/858/01 7.9.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 858). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/ 11.7.00 HH090/.894/01 11.7.00 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 895). NCA. 24.10.12 24.10.12 EXAM'D 29.1.12 IN 5039.090N, 0138.114W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.17 IN GEN DEPTH 18.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 16.09MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 11MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT0.75MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. AN OVAL-SHAPED MOUND. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EMU, HI 1366). POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS AS WK 16MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN NEEDLES CHANNEL. CREW SAVED.

General Comments

SMALL, OVAL-SHAPED MOUND, ?WK

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FAQ

Where is the JGENA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JGENA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.09 N,1 38.114 W.

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

The JGENA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.09 N,1 38.114 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JGENA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JGENA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the JGENA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JGENA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 2, 1968.

When was the wreck of the JGENA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JGENA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What type of wreck is the JGENA (POSSIBLY)?

The JGENA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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