Pearle Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pearle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.35 N,1 37.477 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.639167
  • Longitude: -1.624617
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEARLE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1740
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2021

Surveying Details

HH100/351/15 28.10.99 LIES IN 5538.35N, 0137.38W IN GEN DEPTH 4-8MTRS. ONLY A FEW ISOLATED REMAINS AND THE ANCHOR LIE IN A KELP FOREST. BELL ENGRAVED 'THE PEARLE 1717' RECOVERED IN 1987. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 26.10.99). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/915/01 22.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA. 26.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 5538.350N, 0137.477W. SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1717. WOODEN HULL. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. IN BALLAST. STRUCK THE REEF ON THE W SIDE OF NORTH WAMSES AND BROKE UP. CREW OF 6 LOST.

General Comments

ONLY ANCHOR AND REMNANTS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 38.35 N,1 37.477 W
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FAQ

Where is the PEARLE wreck located?

The PEARLE wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.35 N,1 37.477 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEARLE?

The seabed around the PEARLE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the PEARLE sink?

The PEARLE sank on Feb 10, 1740.

When was the wreck of the PEARLE discovered?

The wreck of the PEARLE was discovered in 1999.

What country did the PEARLE belong to?

The PEARLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PEARLE carrying?

The PEARLE was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the PEARLE?

The PEARLE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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