Juno Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Juno Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.627 N,5 3.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.043783
  • Longitude: -5.050433
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUNO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 53.6 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.3
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 315
Tonnage 611
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1915
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Juno is an underwater wreck located off the coast of Carn Du in Cornwall at coordinates 50 2.627 N, 5 3.026 W. Sunk just southeast of Carn Du, the site consists of a well broken up and scattered wreck lying in gullies oriented northwest to southeast with the bows facing northwest. Divers report that the remains are heavily covered in weed and kelp, with no structural part standing more than 1.5 meters high off the seabed.

Surveying Details

SANK JUST SE OF CARN DU. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL II). POSN 500233N, 050248W FOR FILING ONLY. 9.12.69 VERY BROKEN UP. LITTLE REMAINS. (R DAVIS). 15.9.93 DIVED ON AUG '93. NO WKGE STANDS MORE THAN 1 MTR HIGH. (CPL R BANKS, RAF BRIZE NORTON SAC, 17.9.93). HH100/351/15 16.2.00 DIVED IN 1995 IN 5002.588N, 0502.866W [WGD] USING DGPS. WELL BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED IN GULLIES. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 1.5MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS WITH BOWS N. HEAVILY COVERED IN WEED & KELP. (J ROSEVEARE). INS AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/18 4.4.02 REVISED POSN IN RELATION TO CHARTED ROCKS, 5002.627N, 0503.026W [WGD]. LIES NW/SE, BOWS NW. VERY HEAVILY BROKEN. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 20.3.02) AMEND TO NDW PA IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MUNROE. BUILT IN 1877 BY A SIMEY & CO, SUNDERLAND. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 72NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY PATTISION & ATKINSON, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE TREPORT FOR PARTINGTON. STRUCK CARN DU IN FOG AND SANK BY THE BOW. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP IN GULLIES, HT BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the JUNO wreck located?

The JUNO wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.627 N,5 3.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUNO?

The seabed around the JUNO lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the JUNO sink?

The JUNO sank on Jul 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the JUNO discovered?

The wreck of the JUNO was discovered in 1915.

What country did the JUNO belong to?

The JUNO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the JUNO carrying?

The JUNO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JUNO?

The JUNO had a tonnage of 611 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUNO?

The JUNO is classified as a steam ship.

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