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
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- 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 28, 2016 |
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.
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)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 56.275 N,5 11.978 W
Pearl (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Pearl (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
WRECK LIES IN TWO PARTS