Jolly Girls (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jolly girls (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.437 N,1 22.538 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.007283
  • Longitude: -1.375633
Wreck Depth 18.86 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 48.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 8.4
Shadow Height 2.7
Tonnage 483
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1940
Bottom Texture 6,1
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details HH100/351/04 16.4.91 DIVED MAR '91 IN 550027N, 012221W [OGB]. APPROX 170FT LONG 30FT WIDE. LIES IN 85FT WITH BOW HEADING TOWARDS PIERS AT N SHIELDS. HULL TOTALLY BURIED TO DECK LEVEL BUT MAIN BULK OF ENGINE STANDS 20FT CLEAR OF SEABED. NOT AS YET IDENTIFIED BUT THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE JOLLY GIRLS. (K MILES, 3.4.91). INS AS WK 20MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 5.11.93 WK LOCATED IN 550024.5N, 012232W [?OGB] USING GPS, SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER. STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH. LENGTH 70 - 80FT. GOOD SONAR TARGET. GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (G BRULE, OCT '93). NCA. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 25.7.98 IN 550026.0N, 012231.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.8, FOUL 19.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.9 IN GEN DEPTH 21.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.1MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. PARTLY BURIED WK. BOW AND STERN VISIBLE SHOWING SOME ELEVATION ABOVE SEABED. MAJORITY OF MIDSHIPS LOOKS TO BE BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 26.3.19 EXAM�D 26.3.19 IN 5500.437N, 0122.538W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.86MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. HEAVILY BROKEN UP, MAINLY BURIED, THOUGH BOW AND STERN VISIBLE. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 18.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1936 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, SOUTHBANK, MIDDLESBROUGH FOR MESSRS F W HORLOCK'S OCEAN TRANSPORT CO LTD. FOUR CYLINDER, TWO STROKE OIL ENGINE OF 125 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ATLAS DIESEL A/B, STOCKHOLM. REQUISTIONED FROM ORIGINAL OWNERS. MINED. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI). WAS TOWED FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE SINKING. (WW2SL & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

HEAVILY BROKEN UP, MAINLY BURIED, THOUGH BOW AND STERN VISIBLE

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FAQ

Where is the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.437 N,1 22.538 W.

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

The JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.86 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.437 N,1 22.538 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) was carrying vehicles,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY)?

The JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 483 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY)?

The JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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