John Grafton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
John grafton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 9.89 N,2 8.663 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.164833
  • Longitude: -2.144383
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN GRAFTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1852
Original Detection Year 1852
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/77 9.2.77 SANK NEAR ST AUBINS FORT. WAS PARTLY SALVAGED. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). NCA. POSN 490957N, 020835W FOR FILING ONLY. H3849/86 7.4.88 NOT FOUND. NEVER HAS BEEN ACCORDING TO MR TITTERINGTON. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 368A). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000096769 23.3.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). RETAIN DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

6.1.77 STRUCK PIGNONET AND SANK. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN GRAFTON wreck located?

The JOHN GRAFTON wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.89 N,2 8.663 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN GRAFTON?

The seabed around the JOHN GRAFTON lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the JOHN GRAFTON sink?

The JOHN GRAFTON sank on Feb 12, 1852.

When was the wreck of the JOHN GRAFTON discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN GRAFTON was discovered in 1852.

What country did the JOHN GRAFTON belong to?

The JOHN GRAFTON belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the JOHN GRAFTON?

The JOHN GRAFTON is classified as a steam ship.