Jupiter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Jupiter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 49 N,112 17.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.816667
  • Longitude: -112.287500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name JUPITER
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 134.5 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7264
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H1453/53 24.4.68 H1453/53 24.4.68 ST RA (CONSPIC) EXISTS IN 245100N, 1121700W. (LONDON ADVOCATE HN APR '68). - NM 871/68. H1453/53 15.7.68 H1453/53 15.7.68 ST IN 245606N, 1121500W. (SS TILAPA HN). BR STD. H1453/53 30.9.68 H1453/53 30.9.68 ST IN 244906N, 1121758W. (SS TILAPA LTR DTD 30/7/68 & US NM 5391/68). - NM 1704/68. 27.5.83 27.5.83 ST SHOWN IN 244900N, 1121800W ON US 21100. NCA. 10.11.89 10.11.89 ST SHOWN IN 244848N, 1121715W ON US 21100 [29TH EDN 1986], NOT SHOWN ON SM 604 [REV EDN 1980]. INS ST IN 244900N, 1121715W, TO CLEAR COASTLINE. NE 2323.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY TODD-HOUSTON SHIP BUILDING CORP, HOUSTON. PASSAGE OSAKA FOR MAZATLAN. WHEN SHE RAN AGROUND NEAR CABO SAN LAZARO, BAHIA MAGDALENA. ABANDONED BY HER CREW AS A CONSTRUCTIVE LOSS DUE TO SUSTAINED BOTTOM DAMAGE. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the JUPITER wreck located?

The JUPITER wreck is located at coordinates 24 49 N,112 17.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUPITER?

The seabed around the JUPITER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the JUPITER sink?

The JUPITER sank on Mar 29, 1968.

When was the wreck of the JUPITER discovered?

The wreck of the JUPITER was discovered in 1968.

What country did the JUPITER belong to?

The JUPITER belonged to LR.

What cargo was the JUPITER carrying?

The JUPITER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JUPITER?

The JUPITER had a tonnage of 7264 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUPITER?

The JUPITER is classified as a steam ship.

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