Pallion (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pallion (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.658 N,4 47.93 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.094300
  • Longitude: -4.798833
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PALLION (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.8 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 160
Sonar Width 52
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 55
Tonnage 1146
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1873
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2012

Surveying Details

ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE 'TENERIFFA'. SEE [57682]. H894/41 19.8.41 H894/41 19.8.41 INS NDWPA. - NM 1961/41 6.10.72 6.10.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1179 & 1178. 25.1.73 25.1.73 AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. NC 1156. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND TO USCPA 35.0MTRS IN 510600N, 044900W. HH090/799/01 1.9.99 HH090/799/01 1.9.99 EXAM'D 25.4.99 IN 5105.658N, 0447.930W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.3 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 160MTRS, WIDTH 52MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 799). DEBRIS CLOSE BY. INTACT AND PROBABLY UPRIGHT. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AMEND TO WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'TENERIFFA'. SEE [57682]. HH100/351/19 25.10.02 HH100/351/19 25.10.02 DIVED IN 5105.648N, 0447.959W [WGD]. ENGINE MIDSHIPS IS HIGHEST POINT. TWO BOILERS SIDE-BY-SIDE FWD OF ENGINE. HULL FWD OF BOILERS WELL BROKEN DOWN AND DISPERSED. AFT OF THE ENGINE IS A LARGE WINCH AND A MAST LIES ON THE SEABED. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1871 AT PALLION. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR SUEZ. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED IN GOOD WEATHER WHEN PROP SHAFT BROKE AND CAUSED A LEAK.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BROKEN DOWN, ENGINE IS HIGHEST POINT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 5.658 N,4 47.93 W
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FAQ

Where is the PALLION (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PALLION (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.658 N,4 47.93 W.

How deep is the PALLION (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PALLION (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.658 N,4 47.93 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PALLION (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PALLION (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the PALLION (PROBABLY) sink?

The PALLION (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 5, 1873.

When was the wreck of the PALLION (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PALLION (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the PALLION (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PALLION (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PALLION (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PALLION (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PALLION (PROBABLY)?

The PALLION (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1146 tons.

What type of wreck is the PALLION (PROBABLY)?

The PALLION (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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