Pearl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pearl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.621 N,2 31.544 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.577017
  • Longitude: 2.525733
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEARL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2002

Surveying Details

H0189/40 19.2.40 POSN 533730N, 023000E, 55M E 0.5 S FROM OUTER DOWSING. (C IN C NORE, 18.12.39). - PFNM 439/40. H0286/40 2.7.40 INS AS DWPA IN 533730N, 023000E. - NM 1649/40. H0189/40 28.9.60 LOCATED IN 533436N, 023140E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 59FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86 IN GEN DEPTH 89FT. SCOUR 10FT DEEP. APPEARS TO HAVE SETTLED INTO ITS OWN SCOUR AND DOES NOT RISE ABOVE THE SURROUNDING SEABED MORE THAN 3 OR 4FT. WILL DOUBTLESS COMPLETELY DISAPPEAR WITHIN A FEW YEARS. (HMS SCOTT, 5.5.60). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 1300/60. H946/67 11.7.67 SEARCHED FOR BY A/S TWICE. NOT FOUND. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/67). DELETED. - NM ACTION. 29.6.72 SHOWN AS FASTENER IN 533436N, 023136E [EUR] ON DANISH FISHERY CHART 5302. H3837/86 30.3.89 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH USING DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1008, HI 356).

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED BY THREE GERMAN AIRCRAFT. NO DIRECT HITS SUSTAINED BUT VESSEL EVENTUALLY SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the PEARL wreck located?

The PEARL wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.621 N,2 31.544 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PEARL?

The seabed around the PEARL lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the PEARL sink?

The PEARL sank on Dec 17, 1939.

When was the wreck of the PEARL discovered?

The wreck of the PEARL was discovered in 1939.

What country did the PEARL belong to?

The PEARL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PEARL?

The PEARL had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEARL?

The PEARL is classified as a trawler.

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