Palmyra (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Palmyra (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 3.377 N,1 5.742 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 130 m |
| Water Depth | 138 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PALMYRA (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 23.2 m |
| Sonar Length | 20 |
| Sonar Width | 9 |
| Shadow Height | 4 |
| Tonnage | 78 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 25, 1981 |
| Original Detection Year | 1992 |
| Last Detection Year | 1997 |
| Original Source | survey vessel |
| Surveying Details | HH254/485/02 12.10.92 HH254/485/02 12.10.92 OBJECT LOCATED IN 580326N, 010546E [EUR]. STANDS APPROX 8MTRS FROM SEABED. (CHEVRON PETROLEUM (UK) LTD, SURVEY OF UKCS BLOCK 16/26-6, NOV 1985). INS AS OBSTN 130MTRS. BR STD. HH254/464/02 24.2.94 HH254/464/02 24.2.94 AMEND TO FOUL. CHART BRANCH DECISION. HH260/400/03 20.11.97 HH260/400/03 20.11.97 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 580324.8N, 010550.8E [EUR]. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. HEIGHT 4MTRS. (COSTAIN STOLT ALLICANCE, FAX DTD 12.11.97). AMEND TO WK USC 130MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
CAUGHT IN HEAVY SEAS AND NEAR GALE FORCE WINDS. TOO WATER IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND SANK. CREW OF 8 RECOVERED. (LL).
Nearby Wrecks:
- Palmyra Wreck 2752.8 M
- Anchor Wreck 55931 4979.1 M
- Christamie Wreck 12853 M
- Persimon Wreck 14183.9 M
- Other Wreck 55561 15033.5 M
- Other Wreck 43919 19940.8 M
- Silverspring Wreck 20328.2 M
- Anchor Wreck 43917 20328.9 M
- Other Wreck 55567 22080.9 M
- Other Wreck 43916 22919.7 M
General Comments
See Also: 1807