Pegasus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pegasus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.854 N,4 39.052 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.314233
  • Longitude: -4.650867
Wreck Depth 12.44 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEGASUS
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 6.4 m
Sonar Length 4.8
Sonar Width 5.2
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 91
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2020

Surveying Details

HH232/470/03 12.9.01 SANK IN 5018.7N, 0438.9W [WGD]. (MRSC BRIXHAM, TLX DTD 8.9.01). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. SEP 2020/000287353 25.11.20 WRECK LOCATED 27.4.20 IN POSITION 5018.854N, 0439.052W [WGD], LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.44 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 15 MTRS, LENGTH 4.8 MTRS, WIDTH 5.2 MTRS, HEIGHT 2.8 MTRS, ORIENTATION 091 DEGS. (HI1678, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY LTD). AMEND DW 12.4 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER QUICKLY AND SANK IN MODERATE SEAS. PASSAGE MEVAGISSEY FOR FOWEY. CREW OF SIX RECOVERED.

General Comments

OPEN BOAT WITH CUDDY

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FAQ

Where is the PEGASUS wreck located?

The PEGASUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.854 N,4 39.052 W.

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

The PEGASUS lies at a depth of about 12.44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.854 N,4 39.052 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEGASUS?

The seabed around the PEGASUS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the PEGASUS sink?

The PEGASUS sank on Sep 8, 2001.

When was the wreck of the PEGASUS discovered?

The wreck of the PEGASUS was discovered in 2001.

What country did the PEGASUS belong to?

The PEGASUS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PEGASUS?

The PEGASUS is classified as a motor vessel.

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