Jonkoping I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jonkoping i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 1.505 N,1 15.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.025083
  • Longitude: -1.251633
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JONKOPING I
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1519
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1124/26 INS NDWPA (1918) IN 550130N, 011500W. NE 3104. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 19/70). H2189/71 22.5.72 NUMEROUS GOOD SONAR CONTACTS ABT HALF MILE NW OF THIS POSN. NOT YET EXAM'D. (ISS, 1971). NCA. 18.5.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 30MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 6.1.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 1999

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 104. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 1.505 N,1 15.098 W
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FAQ

Where is the JONKOPING I wreck located?

The JONKOPING I wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.505 N,1 15.098 W.

How deep is the JONKOPING I and where exactly is it located?

The JONKOPING I lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 55 1.505 N,1 15.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JONKOPING I?

The seabed around the JONKOPING I lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the JONKOPING I sink?

The JONKOPING I sank on Aug 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JONKOPING I discovered?

The wreck of the JONKOPING I was discovered in 1918.

What country did the JONKOPING I belong to?

The JONKOPING I belonged to SE.

What cargo was the JONKOPING I carrying?

The JONKOPING I was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the JONKOPING I?

The JONKOPING I had a tonnage of 1519 tons.

What type of wreck is the JONKOPING I?

The JONKOPING I is classified as a steam ship.