Sir John Jackson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sir john jackson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 45.965 N,81 42.101 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.766083
  • Longitude: 81.701683
Wreck Depth 3.7 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIR JOHN JACKSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 4231
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1908
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 2, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Sir John Jackson is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 7 45.965 N, 81 42.101 E. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note a least depth over the wreck of 3.7 meters or 12.5 feet. Originally associated with HMS Hyacinth and the Colombo Port Commission, this submerged maritime heritage site is charted in official navigation records with a revised position.

Surveying Details

H966/10 15.3.10 WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1909) IN 074610N, 814215E. (HMS HYACINTH). BR STD. H4118/33 11.10.33 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 12.5FT [2FMS]. (COLOMBO PORT COMM.). NE 2031. 19.5.81 SHOWN AS WK 3.7MTRS IN 074557N, 814159E [KAN]. NC 1583. 02.05.18 SHOWN AS WK 3.7MTRS IN 0745.96N, 8142.10E [WGD]. (GB1583_B, ED 2, COR NM4619/16). AMEND TO REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1905 BY WESTMINSTER SHIPPING CO., WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 372NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTMINSTER SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE SAIGON FOR BORDEAUX. WRECKED ON BRENNUS SHOAL, CEYLON. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the SIR JOHN JACKSON wreck located?

The SIR JOHN JACKSON wreck is located at coordinates 7 45.965 N,81 42.101 E.

How deep is the SIR JOHN JACKSON and where exactly is it located?

The SIR JOHN JACKSON lies at a depth of about 3.7 meters and is located at coordinates 7 45.965 N,81 42.101 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIR JOHN JACKSON?

The seabed around the SIR JOHN JACKSON lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SIR JOHN JACKSON sink?

The SIR JOHN JACKSON sank on Sep 27, 1908.

When was the wreck of the SIR JOHN JACKSON discovered?

The wreck of the SIR JOHN JACKSON was discovered in 1910.

What country did the SIR JOHN JACKSON belong to?

The SIR JOHN JACKSON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SIR JOHN JACKSON carrying?

The SIR JOHN JACKSON was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the SIR JOHN JACKSON?

The SIR JOHN JACKSON had a tonnage of 4231 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIR JOHN JACKSON?

The SIR JOHN JACKSON is classified as a steam ship.

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