Pegasus Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Pegasus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 26.733 N,1 21.596 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PEGASUS |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 12.2 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 2, 1989 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1989 |
| Last Detection Year | 1991 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH244/350/01 20.4.89 LOCATED BY THV PATRICIA IN 512642N, 012142E [OGB] ON MARGATE SANDS. WILL DRY OUT AT LW. (OCC, HARWICH, TELEX 2.4.89). NO FURTHER REPORT. VESSEL LAY ON ITS SIDE. (DOVER CG, TELECON 20.4.89). INS AS ST. - NM 1362/89. HH244/350/01 31.10.91 VISUAL LW INSPECTION OVER DRY SANDS REVEALED NO SIGN OF WRECKAGE. AREA REPORTED TO BE OF 'QUICKSAND' NATURE. (PLA 205/33 10.10.91). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 3237/91. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 31, 1991 |
Circumstances of loss
3.4.89 SANK WHILE ON CRUISE FROM WALTON-ON-THE-NAZE. (LL, 3.4.89)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 26.733 N,1 21.596 E
Pegasus on Wreck Map
Pegasus Wreck on Google Map
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