Pecten Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pecten Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 21.989 N,7 55.047 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.366483
  • Longitude: -7.917450
Wreck Depth 160 m
Water Depth 190 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PECTEN
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 18 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 7468
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Surveying Details

H01001/40 6.2.40 SINKING POSN 562200N, 075500W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). POSN CONFIRMED BY WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES. H1768/67 6.9.67 CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2722. H2164/72 24.4.72 SEARCHED FOR WITH SONAR, BUT NOT LOCATED. (HMS HECATE, ROS DTD 20.12.71). 2.1.76 NOW CHARTED AS USC 61FMS [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NE 2365. H1270/72 14.4.77 REASSESSED. NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 87FMS (160MTRS). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1927, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 57 ABOUT 15M W OF SKERRYVORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-SAXON PETROLUEM CO., SHE WAS EN-ROUTE TRINIDAD TO CLYDE.

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FAQ

Where is the PECTEN wreck located?

The PECTEN wreck is located at coordinates 56 21.989 N,7 55.047 W.

How deep is the PECTEN and where exactly is it located?

The PECTEN lies at a depth of about 160 meters and is located at coordinates 56 21.989 N,7 55.047 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PECTEN?

The seabed around the PECTEN lies at approximately 190 meters deep.

When did the PECTEN sink?

The PECTEN sank on Aug 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PECTEN discovered?

The wreck of the PECTEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PECTEN belong to?

The PECTEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PECTEN carrying?

The PECTEN was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the PECTEN?

The PECTEN had a tonnage of 7468 tons.

What type of wreck is the PECTEN?

The PECTEN is classified as a tanker.

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