Peer Gynt (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peer gynt (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.856 N,5 19.777 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.380933
  • Longitude: -5.329617
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 14.4
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1144
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

Surveying Details

H2326/75 30.9.76 H2326/75 30.9.76 WK LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER IN 502248N, 051942W [OGB] USING DECCA. (SURVEY REPORT AND INFORMATION TAKEN FROM CHART L(D1) 777 AND LARGE SCALE PLAN SUPPLIED BY E GILES, SUBSERVS LTD. CHART AND PLAN RETURNED). (E GILES, 18.5.76). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 22.11.11 22.11.11 LOCATED 22.3.10 IN 5022.856N, 0519.777W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.43 IN GEN DEPTH 38.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 73.0MTRS, WIDTH 14.4MTRS, HT 5.22MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS E. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). MAINLY INTACT. AMEND WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY LAVEVAAGS. MSK. & JRUSKB., BERGEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UC-47. 6 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.856 N,5 19.777 W.

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

The PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.856 N,5 19.777 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY)?

The PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1144 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY)?

The PEER GYNT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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