Parthenia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Parthenia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 9.921 N,5 40.505 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.165350
  • Longitude: -5.675083
Wreck Depth 103.32 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARTHENIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 113.6
Sonar Width 51.57
Shadow Height 9.68
Tonnage 4872
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0276/39 7.6.40 PINNACLE ROCK FOUND IN 551025N, 053950W BY HMS GLEANER. (OFFICER IN COMMAND, GREENOCK 7.6.40) H095/39 7.2.41 WRECK IN 550954N, 054030W. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST TO 7.2.41). 30.3.45 NOW IN 551030N, 054000W. LENGTH 100FT & HEIGHT 40FT. (AUBD 318/49, ESCORT GROUP 31) H4037/56 22.6.56 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS, MARKED BY UNLIT BUOYS. (NAVAREA 5812, RISDON BEAZLEY). NCA. H4037/66 10.2.59 INDENTIFICATION AND DIMENSIONS. SOME PARTS STAND 50FT ABOVE SEA BED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). INS AS NDW IN 551000N, 054030W. BR STD. H5250/68 17.7.68 EXAM'D 7.6.67. STEEP PINNACLE OF ROCK, BUT POSSIBLY A LARGE WK LOCATED IN 550954N, 054030W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 328FT IN GEN DEPTH 375FT. (HMS MERMAID, HI 491/67). CONSIDERED TO BE A WK. AMENDED TO LNS IN REVISED POSN. H7551/68 20.1.69 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). H7551/68 17.1.69 EXAM'D 10.8.68 IN 550957N, 054031W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 322 IN GEN DEPTH 373FT. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT ALL ROUND, BUT NOT EASY TO DISTINGUISH FROM NUMEROUS BOTTOM CONTACTS IN THE VICINITY. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). AMEND TO WK 53FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3671/72 21.7.72 EXAM'D IN 550954N, 054024W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 99 IN GEN DEPTH 116MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). H3671/72 12.3.73 INS ON 2199, 2724. - NM 658/73. H3671/72 20.2.73 LEAST DEPTH 99 IN 116MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED HARD, SMOOTH SAND. (HMS FOX). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 98MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 6.1.76 SHOWN IN 550956.2N, 054029.3W. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 5.5 MTRS. (SEA TANK CO, NORTH CHANNEL SURVEY, 4.9.75). NCA. H3671/72 7.12.76 ALL SCALES BROUGHT INTO AGREEMENT. - NM 73/77. H5982/82 4.11.82 FOUR WK POSNS SHOWN, RANGING FROM 551020N, 054005W TO 550932N, 054044W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS, A-PLOT 2, [1982]. 25.2.87 SALVAGE OPS TAKING PLACE FOR AT LEAST NEXT TWO MONTHS. BUOYS LAID TO MARK WK. (KILBURN SALVAGE CO LTD, TELECON). H3671/72 15.10.87 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETED. BUOY REMOVED. (KILBURNS SALVAGE CO, TLX DTD 5.10.87). RSDRA2025000089341 20.3.2025 EXAM'D 15.12.2024; WK LOCATED IN 5509.921N, 0540.505W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 103.32 MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 112MTRS. LENGTH 113.6MTRS, WIDTH 51.57MTRS, HT 9.68MTRS, ORIENTATION 092/272DEGS. WK INTACT, APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED DESCENDING INTO THE SEABED. (A-2 SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1789-H525-3843). AMEND NDW 103MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-KIRKHOLM. BUILT IN 1917 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DONALDSON LINE LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 488NHP. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR GLASGOW. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS ROBERT F HIND OFF SANDA ISLAND. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PARTHENIA wreck located?

The PARTHENIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 9.921 N,5 40.505 W.

How deep is the PARTHENIA and where exactly is it located?

The PARTHENIA lies at a depth of about 103.32 meters and is located at coordinates 55 9.921 N,5 40.505 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PARTHENIA?

The seabed around the PARTHENIA lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the PARTHENIA sink?

The PARTHENIA sank on Nov 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PARTHENIA discovered?

The wreck of the PARTHENIA was discovered in 1954.

What country did the PARTHENIA belong to?

The PARTHENIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PARTHENIA carrying?

The PARTHENIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PARTHENIA?

The PARTHENIA had a tonnage of 4872 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARTHENIA?

The PARTHENIA is classified as a steam ship.

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