Joyton Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Joyton Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
35 55.62 N,14 29.73 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | JOYTON |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | MT |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 15, 1976 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 2013 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 23.8.76 BEACHED AT DRAGONERA. (LL 225). POSN APPROX 393430N, 021900E. FOR FILING ONLY. 20.4.10 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN ABOVE INCORRECT AS IS THE POSN OF DRAGONERA ISLAND, MALLORCA. POSN AMENDED TO 3555.62N, 1429.73E, THE POSN OF DRAGONERA PT, MALTA (NOW CALLED IL-PONTA TA' DRAGUNARA ON BA 177). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 20.11.13 NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED. ASSUMED RECOVERED. AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 20, 2013 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE SLIEMA FOR COMINO & GOZO. WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED BY FIRE WHICH STARTED IN ENGINE ROOM & QUICKLY SPREAD. AFTER FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED VESSEL WAS BEACHED ON DRAGONERA PT. CREW OF 2 & 12 PASSENGERS SAFE. (LL).
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35 55.62 N,14 29.73 E
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