June Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
June Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 15.11 N,9 3.307 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.251833
  • Longitude: -9.055117
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUNE
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 48.5 m
Width 7.8 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 396
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1962
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1966
Original Source other
Surveying Details WRECK SOLD TO HAMMOND LARE IRONFOUNDERS LTD, FOR BREAKING UP. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H913/62 20.2.62 DETAILS OF ST IN 531500N, 090318W. (COMM OF IRISH LTS). BR STD. H3521/65 20.5.66 ST SHOWN IN 531506N, 090316W, OR 204.5DEGS, 1.5C FROM MUTTON ISLAND LT ON SURVEY [K4763/2]. NE 1984. 25.2.05 [EUT] POSN: 5315.110N, 0903.307W. NC 1904.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1954 BY F SMIT, V/H SMIT & ZOON, FOXHOL, NETHERLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J.B. BOSSCHER. 5 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SLIGO FOR GALWAY. RAN AGROUND AT MUTTON ISLAND IN SEVERE GALE. CREW OF 8 RESCUED. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the JUNE wreck located?

The JUNE wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.11 N,9 3.307 W.

When did the JUNE sink?

The JUNE sank on Jan 16, 1962.

When was the wreck of the JUNE discovered?

The wreck of the JUNE was discovered in 1962.

What country did the JUNE belong to?

The JUNE belonged to NL.

What cargo was the JUNE carrying?

The JUNE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JUNE?

The JUNE had a tonnage of 396 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUNE?

The JUNE is classified as a motor vessel.