Peaceful Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peaceful star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.035 N,5 30.466 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.600583
  • Longitude: -5.507767
Wreck Depth 105 m
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Peaceful Star
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 32.8
Sonar Width 18.4
Shadow Height 2.9
Tonnage 94
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 1994

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 17 MILES ESE OF ROCKABILL LTHO. (WW2SL). APPROX 532910N, 053355W. 22.6.78 AMEND TO USCPA 85MTRS. NC 44. H5982/82 8.8.83 WK SHOWN IN 533334N, 092525W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOT C22 [1983]. H4466/81 5.7.83 WK LOCATED IN 533603N, 053022W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 105MTRS. (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 30.7.83). H4466/81 29.2.84 EXAM'D 29.6.83 IN 533603N, 053022W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105 IN GEN DEPTH 108MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 33MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. INTACT, BUT NO MAST VISIBLE AND APPARENTLY DEBRIS EITHER SIDE. ORIENTATION N/S. (HMS FOX, HI 95). [WGD] POSN: 5336.044N, 0530.455W. BA 44. 22.2.23 WRECK SURVEYED 15/5/2019: MBES DATA SHOWS BARGE OR SV OF 34MTRS IN LENGTH, 8MTRS WIDE. PROBABLY UPRIGHT, POSSIBLY POINTING TO THE NORTH. EVIDENCE POINTS THIS WRECK LIKELY TO BE

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

PEACEFUL STAR

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FAQ

Where is the Peaceful Star wreck located?

The Peaceful Star wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.035 N,5 30.466 W.

How deep is the Peaceful Star and where exactly is it located?

The Peaceful Star lies at a depth of about 105 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.035 N,5 30.466 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Peaceful Star?

The seabed around the Peaceful Star lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the Peaceful Star sink?

The Peaceful Star sank on Mar 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the Peaceful Star discovered?

The wreck of the Peaceful Star was discovered in 1941.

What country did the Peaceful Star belong to?

The Peaceful Star belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the Peaceful Star?

The Peaceful Star had a tonnage of 94 tons.

What type of wreck is the Peaceful Star?

The Peaceful Star is classified as a drifter.

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