Black Pearl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Black pearl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 50.5 N,14 32.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.841667
  • Longitude: 14.546667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACK PEARL
Type barque
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2003

Surveying Details

30.10.77 FOUNDERED WHILST BERTHED AT MARSAMXETT HBR. TOTALLY SUBMERGED FOR'D, AFT ABOVE SEA LEVEL. (LL 230). POSN 355030N, 143248E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. 15.2.78 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS DELAYED. (LL 231). NCA. 29.1.79 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. (LL 235). NCA. 20.4.79 SOLD TO BE REPAIRED & RESOLD. (LL 236). NCA. H1272/80 24.6.80 SALVAGED, TO BE REPAIRED. (LL 240). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED WHILST BERTHED AT MARSAMXETT HBR. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 50.5 N,14 32.8 E
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FAQ

Where is the BLACK PEARL wreck located?

The BLACK PEARL wreck is located at coordinates 35 50.5 N,14 32.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACK PEARL?

The seabed around the BLACK PEARL lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BLACK PEARL sink?

The BLACK PEARL sank on Sep 30, 1977.

When was the wreck of the BLACK PEARL discovered?

The wreck of the BLACK PEARL was discovered in 1977.

What country did the BLACK PEARL belong to?

The BLACK PEARL belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the BLACK PEARL?

The BLACK PEARL is classified as a barque.

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