King Jimmy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
King jimmy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
8 41 N,13 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.683333
  • Longitude: -13.500000
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING JIMMY
Type tanker
Flag SL
Length 43 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH426/400/02 8.9.98 SANK 15 MILES NW OF THE FAIRWAY BUOY. (LL 29.8.98). PLOTS IN PA 084100N, 133000W. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1964. ISSUED DISTRESS CALL AND LATER SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 41 N,13 30 W
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FAQ

Where is the KING JIMMY wreck located?

The KING JIMMY wreck is located at coordinates 8 41 N,13 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING JIMMY?

The seabed around the KING JIMMY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the KING JIMMY sink?

The KING JIMMY sank on Aug 28, 1998.

When was the wreck of the KING JIMMY discovered?

The wreck of the KING JIMMY was discovered in 1998.

What country did the KING JIMMY belong to?

The KING JIMMY belonged to SL.

What was the tonnage of the KING JIMMY?

The KING JIMMY had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING JIMMY?

The KING JIMMY is classified as a tanker.