Pearl Of Victoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pearl of victoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 20.096 N,39 1.915 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.334933
  • Longitude: 39.031917
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEARL OF VICTORIA
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 100 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1967
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2019

Surveying Details

H6704/57 23.6.67 STRANDED IN 211938N, 390146E APPROX. (LL, 18.6.67). CHART AS ST PA. LC 2599. H6259/68 14.3.69 STRANDED 6C NNW OF MISMARI BN. (MV STAD-UTRECHT, HN). NCA. H6259/68 24.6.71 CONSPIC WK IN 212006N, 390150E. ONLY WK VISIBLE. (MS ANSHUN, HN 29.5.71). - NM 617/71. H3149/74 17.7.74 NEARLY BROKEN UP. NO LONGER CONSPIC. (JNICO REPT 12.6.74). NCA. H6259/68 11.2.75 STILL GOOD NAVIGATION MARK. (REARDON PORT INFO SHEET NO 252, 1974). H2348/79 22.1.80 SHOWS CLEARLY AT 6M ON RADAR. (MV MAIRANGI BAY, HN 18.12.79). H3903/78 29.1.85 REPD AS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (BREST NM 84-50-34). NCA YET. H3903/78 11.8.86 NO LONGER VISIBLE WHEN LOOKED FOR AT DISTANCE OF 2M. (TT WORLD SUMMIT, HN 29.5.86) AMEND TO DW - NM 2454/86. 7.12.87 [WGC] POSN: 212004N, 390150E. NC 2599. 31.1.00 [WGD] POSN: 2120.067N, 3901.830E. NE 2599. 22.8.11 2DW SHOWN IN 2120.096N, 3901.915E [WGD] ON PG2622/PG2576. PROBABLY THIS WK. AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000164790 2.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON SAUDI 133. [ED JUNE 2015, DTD 23.6.15]. AMEND DEAD. CINC. 8.10.19 WK LOCATED IN 2120.096N, 3901.915E [WGD] NOT SHOWN ON BA 2599 (EDN 6, DTD 13.6.19). CINC REMOVED.

Circumstances of loss

18.6.67 GROUNDED ON NORTH SIDE OF MISMARI REEF WHILST EN-ROUTE COLOMBO TO JEDDAH. VESSEL, BUILT 1938, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEECHO S.S. CO, S.A. (LL, 18.6.67 & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the PEARL OF VICTORIA wreck located?

The PEARL OF VICTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 21 20.096 N,39 1.915 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PEARL OF VICTORIA?

The seabed around the PEARL OF VICTORIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PEARL OF VICTORIA sink?

The PEARL OF VICTORIA sank on Jun 17, 1967.

When was the wreck of the PEARL OF VICTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the PEARL OF VICTORIA was discovered in 1967.

What country did the PEARL OF VICTORIA belong to?

The PEARL OF VICTORIA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PEARL OF VICTORIA carrying?

The PEARL OF VICTORIA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PEARL OF VICTORIA?

The PEARL OF VICTORIA had a tonnage of 3100 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEARL OF VICTORIA?

The PEARL OF VICTORIA is classified as a steam ship.

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