Hms Pegasus Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms pegasus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 8.917 S,39 11.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.148617
  • Longitude: 39.194450
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PEGASUS
Type cruiser (military)
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2135
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H4324/15 4.9.15 MAINMAST VISIBLE AT HW & BOTH LOWER MASTS VISIBLE AT LW IN 060855S, 391140E. LYING WITH HEAD TO N ON STARBOARD SIDE. (HMS MERSEY, CAPE STATION HN NO.2 DTD 10.8.15) CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] ON BA 3211, 665, 640B. H7699/23 9.11.23 NOW DW, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY APPROX 1M NE OF RAS SHANGANI, ZANZIBAR. (B OF T M17161/23) AMEND TO DW. NOTE. H8187/23 INFORMATION RE SALVAGE. H3173 24.5.54 CONFIRMATION THAT WRECK BUOY IS STILL IN PLACE. (HMS DALRYMPLE) 9.10.54 NOW CHARTED AS ST DRIES 7FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 3211. H3173/54 6.4.55 BUOY NOW BG CAN BUOY WITH CAN TOPMARK, LYING 005DEGS, 2780FT FROM CONSPIC CHIMNEY. (HMS DALRYMPLE) - NM 542/55. H3173/54 28.5.57 WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (MARINE DEPT, ZANZIBAR) NO REFERENCE TO BUOY, APPARENTLY RETAINED TO MARK THE SHOAL. - NM 1249/57. H3173/54 16.1.58 BUOY HAS BEEN REMOVED. (MARINE DEPT, ZANZIBAR, 21.11.57) - NM 3052/57. 13.6.03 REMAINS OF WRECK ARE NOW COMPLETELY FLATTENED INTO THE SEABED IN 0608.95S, 3911.65E. (KEVIN PATIENCE, VISIT TO UKHO, 12.6.03). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 21012/000031221. 6.7.12 NOT SHOWN ON FUGRO SURVEY AFRICA LTD, ZANZIBAR HARBOUR APPROACHES SURVEY 7.11 - 2.12.11 (FOR SOUTH AFRICAN MSA), AMEND DEAD. NE 3211.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY PALMER & CO. REED BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 7000IHP FOR 21.2KTS. WAS LYING AT ZANZIBAR UNDERGOING REPAIR TO MACHINERY WITH ARMED TUG HELMUTH ON GUARD IN EARLY HOURS. GERMAN LIGHT CRUISER KONIGSBERG OPENED FIRE BEFORE TUG WAS ABLE TO WARN PEGASUS. 31 LIVES LOST. (DODS)

General Comments

COMPLETELY FLATTENED INTO SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 8.917 S,39 11.667 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS PEGASUS wreck located?

The HMS PEGASUS wreck is located at coordinates 6 8.917 S,39 11.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PEGASUS?

The seabed around the HMS PEGASUS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS PEGASUS sink?

The HMS PEGASUS sank on Sep 20, 1914.

When was the wreck of the HMS PEGASUS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PEGASUS was discovered in 1914.

What country did the HMS PEGASUS belong to?

The HMS PEGASUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PEGASUS?

The HMS PEGASUS had a tonnage of 2135 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PEGASUS?

The HMS PEGASUS is classified as a cruiser (military).

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