Shipwreck · Wildwoods, New Jersey
Jacob Jones
A named wreck in NOAA's AWOIS database (record 3044). Position graded Low by NOAA: within about a mile. AWOIS records a least depth of 90 ft (27.4 m). NOAA's note: "DESCRIPTION 24 NO.442; DESTROYER, 1090 GT; STERN SECTION; SUNK 2/28/42 BY SUBMARINE POSITION ACCURACY WITHIN 1 MILE; WD CLEARED TO 90 FT; LOCATED IN ORIGINAL LISTED POSITION LAT.38-37N, LONG.74-23-12W BY U.S.C.G GENT…"
Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck |
|---|---|
| Depth to the top | 27.4 m (90 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 38.6168°N, 74.3863°W (approximate, ±1600 m) |
| Position known from | One rough record: approximate |
| Source | NOAA AWOIS wreck database (national export) |
Further reading: USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) on Wikipedia.
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