Palmyra Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Palmyra Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 1.96 N,1 4.9 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 110 m |
| Water Depth | 140 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PALMYRA |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 23.2 m |
| Tonnage | 78 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 25, 1981 |
| Original Detection Year | 1981 |
| Original Source | national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Surveying Details | H3060/79 7.12.81 H3060/79 7.12.81 SANK IN 580200N, 010500E. (WICK RADIO, TLX 22.11.81). INS AS WK USC PA 110MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 29, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
8.12.81 CAUGHT IN HEAVY SEAS AND NEAR GALE FORCE WINDS. WATER IN ENGINE ROOM. CREW OF 8 RECOVERED. (LL, 8.12.81).
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