Pearl (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pearl (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.275 N,5 11.978 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.937917
  • Longitude: -5.199633
Wreck Depth 50.08 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEARL (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 60.2
Sonar Width 18.1
Shadow Height 5.12
Orientation 40
Tonnage 144
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1916
Bottom Texture Rock
Debris Field PART LIES 20MTRS SE OF MAIN SECTION
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source research vessel
Surveying Details SEP 2007/000083417 13.11.07 WK LOCATED IN 4956.276N, 0511.978W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.1 IN GEN DEPTH APPROX 54MTRS. (UNCORRECTED). LENGTH 51MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. (DIGITAL BATHY REPROCESSING OF CEFAS HABITAT M/B DATA DTD 24.10.07). INS AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. 14.7.08 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. POSSIBLY 'PEARL'. METAL HULL, BOWS E, HIGHEST PART, STANDING ABOUT 10FT HIGH, IS THE ANCHOR CHAIN LOCKER. STERN BROKEN AWAY, MIDSHIPS BADLY BROKEN. (G POUND, TELECON 14.7.08) NCA. SEP 2014/000153233 25.7.14 LOCATED IN 4956.2746N, 0511.9789W [WGD]. LENGTH APPROX 55MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES NE/SW. (MMT, HN DTD 22.7.14 FOR HI 1455). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 23.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 4956.275N, 0511.979W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.19 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 48.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS WITH THE SMALLER LYING 20MTRS SE OF THE MAIN SECTION. (MMT, HI 1455). BOWS NE ON MAIN PART. AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000091765 28.10.16 EXAM'D; 15.6.16 IN 4956.275N, 0511.978W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.08MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS, LENGTH 60.2MTRS, WIDTH 18.1MTRS, HEIGHT 5.12MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. WRECK LIES IN TWO PARTS, MAIN SECTION INCLUDES THE BOW, MIDSHIPS AND COLLAPSED HULL. THE STERN SECTION LIES 20MTRS SOUTH EAST IN A MOUND OF JUMBLED DEBRIS. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND NDW 50MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 6M SSE OF THE LIZARD WHILST ON PASSAGE PRESTON & FISHGUARD FOR TRURO. (LL WW1). CAPTURED AND BOMBED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 6M SSE FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). BUILT 1875, CREW WERE ALLOWED TO LEAVE VESSEL & LANDED AT FALMOUTH. (SIBI)

General Comments

WRECK LIES IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 56.275 N,5 11.978 W
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FAQ

Where is the PEARL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.275 N,5 11.978 W.

How deep is the PEARL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50.08 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.275 N,5 11.978 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEARL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PEARL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the PEARL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 30, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PEARL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PEARL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2007.

What country did the PEARL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PEARL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PEARL (POSSIBLY)?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 144 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEARL (POSSIBLY)?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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