Juno Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Juno Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.298 N,3 9.93 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.538300
  • Longitude: -3.165500
Wreck Depth -2.3 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUNO
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 73.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1454
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1884
Original Detection Year 1884
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 13.9.1884 REMAINS BROKEN DOWN LEVEL WITH THE BANK BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 6 AND 13.9.1884. DEPTH 6FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS ST DRIES 6FT ON 1951. 25.3.75 25.3.75 SHOWN AS WK DR 2.3 MTRS [LAT] ON K3500/KF NO 10. INS AS ST DRIES 2.3MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1875 BY BOWDLER , CHAFFER & CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D KENNEDY & CO, LIVERPOOL. RIGGED AS A SHIP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR CALCUTTA. DROVE ON SHORE ON TAYLORS BANK IN WNW FORCE 10 AND WENT TO PIECES. ALL HANDS LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the JUNO wreck located?

The JUNO wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.298 N,3 9.93 W.

How deep is the JUNO and where exactly is it located?

The JUNO lies at a depth of about -2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.298 N,3 9.93 W.

When did the JUNO sink?

The JUNO sank on Jan 28, 1884.

When was the wreck of the JUNO discovered?

The wreck of the JUNO was discovered in 1884.

What country did the JUNO belong to?

The JUNO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JUNO carrying?

The JUNO was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the JUNO?

The JUNO had a tonnage of 1454 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUNO?

The JUNO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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