Peerless (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Peerless (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 9.04 N,7 31.046 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 119 m |
| Water Depth | 132 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 3112 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 4, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1972 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SANK 60 MILES SW FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 4910000N, 073230W. H4847/71 9.5.72 LOCATED IN 490900N, 073100W USING DECCA. STANDS 23FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 435FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS LTD., 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 65FMS [119MTRS]. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 10, 1978 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY ENEMY SUBMARINE 60 MILES SW FROM BISHOP ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LISBON TO MANCHESTER. (WW1SL & LL WW1).
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