Pearl (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pearl (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.793 N,0 34.769 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.046550
  • Longitude: -0.579483
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEARL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Shadow Height 1.6
Tonnage 613
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1916
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2007

Surveying Details

PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE U 741. H03737/44 SANK 41M S 0.25 E FROM THE NAB. (WW1SL). CHART AS NDW. NOTE. H121/45 22.3.45 WK IN 500212N, 003612W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST). NFA. 27.4.90 WK 47MTRS SHOWN IN 500251N, 003442W ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN]. WK 47.4MTRS IN 500251N, 003441.5W [EUR]. ACCURACY 20MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER AND E/S. HEIGHT 1.6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. REFERRED TO WK OF U 741. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990). NC 2613. 4.3.91 OGB POSN: 500145.5N, 003441W. NE 2450. 13.7.99 CONFIRMED AS A U BOAT. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON 13.7.99) - NCA. 18.8.99 ABOVE STATEMENT IN ERROR, WK CHARTED CLOSE S [20257] NOW STATED TO DEFINITELY BE GERMAN SUBMARINE AND THIS WK TO BE 'PEARL' (POSSIBLY). (I MCCARTNEY/G FURSE, TELECON 17.8.99). IDENTITY OF WKS [19742] AND [20257] SWAPPED. 15.6.07 LIES IN 5002.848N, 0034.687W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). [WGD] POSN: 5002.793N, 0034.769W. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LLANELLI FOR TREPORT. (LL WW1). CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE LE HAVRE TO PORTSMOUTH. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17).

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FAQ

Where is the PEARL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.793 N,0 34.769 W.

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

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.793 N,0 34.769 W.

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

The seabed around the PEARL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the PEARL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 23, 1916.

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

The wreck of the PEARL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

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 613 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEARL (POSSIBLY)?

The PEARL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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