Jupiter (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Jupiter (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 59.15 N,1 46.498 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.985833
  • Longitude: 1.774967
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUPITER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2124
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4217/17 & H4972/17 5.2.19 WK IN 505905N, 014655E, MARKED BY BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1895. DEC 1922 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7966/24 14.3.25 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5094 [1922 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 1872. H4951/84 14.11.85 WK 15.3MTRS LOCATED IN 505912N, 014634E [EUR]. (BREST NM 40/28/85). BR STD. 28.10.97 SHOWN IN 505912N, 014635E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7258 [1997 EDN]. NC 1351. 14.12.06 SHOWN IN 5059.150N, 0146.503E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7258 [INT 1483] [3RD EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1351. SEP 2016/000076595 21.9.16 SHOWN AS FOUL (DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK) IN 5059.150N, 0146.498E [WGD] ON FR474240 & FRENCH 7424. [ED 3, 2016]. AMEND TO FOUL IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY GRANGEMOUTH & GREENOCK DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W R BRADLEY. PASSAGE DIEPPE FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED 15M W OF BEACHY HEAD. 19 LIVES LOST INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 3912/20

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FAQ

Where is the JUPITER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JUPITER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 59.15 N,1 46.498 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JUPITER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JUPITER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the JUPITER (PROBABLY) sink?

The JUPITER (PROBABLY) sank on May 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the JUPITER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JUPITER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the JUPITER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JUPITER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JUPITER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The JUPITER (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JUPITER (PROBABLY)?

The JUPITER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2124 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUPITER (PROBABLY)?

The JUPITER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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