Palmella (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Palmella (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.694 N,5 25.508 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.478233
  • Longitude: -5.425133
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PALMELLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 157
Tonnage 1352
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2012

Surveying Details

30.8.18 POSN REPORTED AS 25M NW HALF W FROM SOUTH STACK. ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN ONE MINUTE IN PA 532800N, 052000W. (BOT, 30.8.18). H5141/53 14.8.53 H5141/53 14.8.53 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1411. H7942/58 3.11.59 H7942/58 3.11.59 SONAR CONTACT IN PA 532800N, 051700W. (EG). 7.11.78 7.11.78 AMENDED TO USCPA 60MTRS. NC 1411. H4466/81 22.6.83 H4466/81 22.6.83 LOCATED IN 532841N, 052527W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 81MTRS. (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 17.6.83). AMEND WK 81MTRS. BR STD. H4466/81 1.3.84 H4466/81 1.3.84 EXAM'D 15.6.83 IN 532841N, 052527W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81 IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. INTACT BUT APPARENTLY ON SIDE OR UPSIDE DOWN. ORIENTATED NNW/SSE. (HMS FOX, HI 95). NFA. [WGD] POSN: 5328.694N, 0525.508W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY RANAGE & FERGUSON LTD, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES LTD (G SMITH). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 192 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LISBON. TORPEDODED BY UB-92. 24 MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED OR ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 28.694 N,5 25.508 W
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FAQ

Where is the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.694 N,5 25.508 W.

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

The PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.694 N,5 25.508 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1352 tons.

What type of wreck is the PALMELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The PALMELLA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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