Juliet (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Juliet (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12.817 N,8 32.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.213617
  • Longitude: -8.536667
Wreck Depth 96 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JULIET (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 5.3
Tonnage 173
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1941
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 REPORTED SUNK 30 MILES S OF OLD KINSALE HEAD IN 511300N, 084000W, APPROX. (TRADE DIVISION). HH090/598/01 1.3.94 HH090/598/01 1.3.94 SMALL COMPACT, DISTINCT CONTACT EXAM'D 28.9.93 IN 511249N, 083212W [WGD] USING RO/RO HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95.9 IN GEN DEPTH 101MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS, LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. SLIGHT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION OBSERVED. BELIEVED POSSIBLY TO BE AN ABANDONED WELLHEAD. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 598). NO WELLHEAD HAS EVER BEEN SITUATED IN THIS POSITION - MARATHON OIL. DCS3 TRACE SEEMS TO INDICATE THIS TO BE A SMALL WK. RSDRA2025000357573 25.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IRELAND, DTD 10.09.19). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. ON PASSAGE MILFORD HAVEN TO FISHING GROUNDS.

General Comments

SMALL, DISTINCT CONTACT

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FAQ

Where is the JULIET (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The JULIET (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.817 N,8 32.2 W.

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

The JULIET (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 96 meters and is located at coordinates 51 12.817 N,8 32.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JULIET (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the JULIET (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the JULIET (POSSIBLY) sink?

The JULIET (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the JULIET (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the JULIET (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The JULIET (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JULIET (POSSIBLY)?

The JULIET (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 173 tons.

What type of wreck is the JULIET (POSSIBLY)?

The JULIET (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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