Peebles (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peebles (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.672 N,0 13.595 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.944533
  • Longitude: 0.226583
Wreck Depth 40.73 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEEBLES (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 115.8 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 126.5
Sonar Width 25.4
Shadow Height 6.16
Orientation 131
Tonnage 4284
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo solid fuel,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 030.0,,,160.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 14 MILES S X E, 1/2 E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. H5084/77 18.3.80 EXAM'D 20.11.79 IN 535639N, 001344E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.9 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEG ON SMOOTH GRAVEL SEABED. SONAR INDICATES THAT SCOUR RUNS 160 DEG FROM WK. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). INS AS WK 39MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 12.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5356.672N, 0013.595E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS, LENGTH 126.5MTRS, WIDTH 25.4MTRS, HEIGHT 6.16MTRS, ORIENTATION 131/311 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 30MTRS, TOWARD 160 DEGS. WRECK LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE, IS WELL DEGRADED. SHOALEST POINT IS THE CENTRAL SECTION WHERE IS HULL IS SUPPORTED WITH UNSEEN ITEMS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUNDERLAND SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 372HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSON'S, WESTGARTH & CO, LTD SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR GENOA. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 18.

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FAQ

Where is the PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.672 N,0 13.595 E.

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

The PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40.73 meters and is located at coordinates 53 56.672 N,0 13.595 E.

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

The seabed around the PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 13, 1917.

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

The wreck of the PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) was carrying solid fuel,coal.

What was the tonnage of the PEEBLES (POSSIBLY)?

The PEEBLES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4284 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEEBLES (POSSIBLY)?

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

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