Pearl (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pearl (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.598 N,1 4.057 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.776633
  • Longitude: -1.067617
Wreck Depth 0.1 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEARL (PROBABLY)
Type barge
Flag GB
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1922
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2014

Surveying Details

H1842/22 28.3.22 WK PA IN 504614N, 010400W. (KHM PORTSMOUTH). BR STD. H2856/22 13.5.22 SAILING BARGE LIES 123DEGS, 760YDS FROM FR LT ON E END OF S PARADE PIER, PORTSMOUTH IN 504626N, 010358W. (KHM PORTSMOUTH, 12.5.22). AQMEND POSN. BR STD. H3470/35 24.10.35 NOTHING VISIBLE ABOVE LW. (SCES, 4.6.35). NC 394. H1937/80 11.8.82 MR WALSH STATES ONLY KEEL SECTION REMAINS, STANDING ABOUT 0.2MTR ABOVE SEABED USED AS TRAINING DIVE FOR SUB AQUA DIVERS. NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN, BUT SMALL OBSTN, LEAST DEPTH 0.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 1.4MTRS, LOCATED IN 504633N, 010358W [OGB]. (SCESU, HI 4(A), SURVEY [K8925]). CHART AS WK 0.3MTRS. BR STD. 18.10.13 EXAM'D 1.7.13 IN 5046.598N, 0104.057W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.1 IN GEN DEPTH 1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 3.1MTRS, WIDTH 1.9MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. MINOR ITEM LIES 10MTRS SE WITH LENGTH 0.5MTRS, WIDTH 0.5MTR, HT 2.1MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). APPEARS AS A MOUND. AMEND WK 0.1MTR IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED E OF ANTI SUBMARINE BARRIER PORTSMOUTH. (LL).

General Comments

APPEARS AS A MOUND

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FAQ

Where is the PEARL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PEARL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.598 N,1 4.057 W.

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

The PEARL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 0.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.598 N,1 4.057 W.

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

The seabed around the PEARL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the PEARL (PROBABLY) sink?

The PEARL (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 25, 1922.

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

The wreck of the PEARL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1922.

What country did the PEARL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PEARL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PEARL (PROBABLY)?

The PEARL (PROBABLY) is classified as a barge.

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