Hms Penshurst (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms penshurst (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.71 N,5 31.164 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.511833
  • Longitude: -5.519400
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY)
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 12.1
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 71
Tonnage 1191
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2011

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 5131.0N, 0533.0W. (SEA BREEZES, 8.1999). H805/63 14.11.68 H805/63 14.11.68 ASSUMED TO BE THE WK LOCATED IN 1945. EXAM'D 27.4.68 IN 513038N, 053115W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 203FT IN GEN DEPTH 219FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND AND SHINGLE. A FAIR SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 20/68). INS AS WK 34FMS. BR STD. 6.4.72 6.4.72 AMEND TO WK 62MTRS. NC 1478. H5001/72 3.7.79 H5001/72 3.7.79 LOCATED 3.11.78 IN 513043N, 053105W [OGB] USING ?HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60.5MTRS. SANDWAVE 59.5MTRS ADJACENT TO WK. NOT FULLY EXAMINED. (HMS HECATE, HI 33A/78). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS. BR STD. 2.12.11 2.12.11 LOCATED 2.6.10 IN 5130.710N, 0531.164W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.41 IN GEN DEPTH 66.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68.0MTRS, WIDTH 12.1MTRS, HT 8.09MTRS. LIES 071/251 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1238). INTACT. AMEND WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY MONTROSE SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, MONTROSE. PURCHASED BY THE ADMIRALY AND CONVERTED TO HM Q SHIP NO 7.TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 116 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINRY AFT BY N E MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. 2 X 4 INCH, 2 X 12 PDR & 2 X 6 PDR GUNS. (SIBI). TORPEDOED BY U110. ALL CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.71 N,5 31.164 W.

How deep is the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.71 N,5 31.164 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1191 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS PENSHURST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a military vessel.

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