Johanna B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Johanna b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 15 N,61 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.250000
  • Longitude: -61.500000
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHANNA B
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 91.4 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2806
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH602/350/01 16.1.90 HH602/350/01 16.1.90 REPORTED FOUNDERING ABOUT 150M NE OF SUMMERSIDE, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. (LL, 11.12.89). POSN 481500N, 613000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2008

Circumstances of loss

7.12.89 EX-MONTAUK HERON '87. BUILT IN 1983 BY SANYO ZOSEN KK, MUASIHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHANNA SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE SOREL FOR DARROW, NEAR NEW ORLEANS. SENT DISTRESS CALL AT 2330 ON 7.12.89 ADVISING THAT SHE WAS TAKING WATER IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS, WITH SEAS 30FT HIGH. SEARCH AIRCRAFT HAD TO RELY ON RADAR AS RAIN AND BLINDING SNOW PREVENTED A VISUAL SEARCH FROM LOW FLIGHTS. NO TRACE WAS FOUND OF THE VESSEL OR CREW. PRESUMED SUNK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHANNA B wreck located?

The JOHANNA B wreck is located at coordinates 48 15 N,61 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHANNA B?

The seabed around the JOHANNA B lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When did the JOHANNA B sink?

The JOHANNA B sank on Dec 7, 1989.

When was the wreck of the JOHANNA B discovered?

The wreck of the JOHANNA B was discovered in 1989.

What country did the JOHANNA B belong to?

The JOHANNA B belonged to PA.

What cargo was the JOHANNA B carrying?

The JOHANNA B was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the JOHANNA B?

The JOHANNA B had a tonnage of 2806 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHANNA B?

The JOHANNA B is classified as a carrier.

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