John Kennedy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
John kennedy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 48.263 N,1 24.624 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.804383
  • Longitude: -1.410400
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN KENNEDY
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 16 m
Width 5 m
Sonar Length 18
Orientation 165
Tonnage 30
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck John Kennedy is located in the English Channel near the coast of Cherbourg, France. The wreck sits at coordinates 49 48.263 N, 1 24.624 W. Originally reported as sunk in an explosives dumping ground, historical records indicate the vessel rests at a depth of approximately 77 meters. Position data has been refined over several surveys, with the current wreck site established at the provided coordinates. The site is categorized as a restricted commercial wreck, with general depths in the surrounding area reaching 60 to 77 meters.

Surveying Details

HH351/352/02 16.1.92 SUNK IN 494800N, 012500W [EUR]. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 1485). PLOTS IN APPROX 75MTRS IN EXPLOSIVES DUMPING GROUND ON BA 2613. 11.2.93 WK, LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN BUT MORE THAN 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS, IN 494800N, 012500W [EUR]. ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1992). BR STD. 31.1.96 NOW WK 77MTRS IN 494819N, 012432.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1996). BR STD. 26.4.99 POSN 4948.323N, 0124.544W [EUR]. NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO RESTRICTED - COMMERCIAL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED SCUTTLED. (OPERATION `MELLICK').

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN KENNEDY wreck located?

The JOHN KENNEDY wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.263 N,1 24.624 W.

How deep is the JOHN KENNEDY and where exactly is it located?

The JOHN KENNEDY lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 49 48.263 N,1 24.624 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN KENNEDY?

The seabed around the JOHN KENNEDY lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JOHN KENNEDY discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN KENNEDY was discovered in 1992.

What country did the JOHN KENNEDY belong to?

The JOHN KENNEDY belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN KENNEDY?

The JOHN KENNEDY had a tonnage of 30 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN KENNEDY?

The JOHN KENNEDY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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