Peggy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Peggy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.37 N,3 29.041 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.389500
  • Longitude: -3.484017
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEGGY
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 9.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2018

Surveying Details

HH214/460/03 21.5.96 30FT KETCH SANK OFF NASH POINT IN 512312N, 033412W. (MRCC SWANSEA). NCA. HH214/460/03 22.5.96 REPORTED MAST VISIBLE OFF STOUT POINT IN 512316N, 032842W. (TH TLX DTD 17.5.96). NCA. HH214/460/03 22.5.96 DW IN 512320.5N, 032858W. MAST & AERIAL VISIBLE. DRIES 2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.5-8.0MTRS. MARKED BY S CARD LT BUOY, VQ(6)+L.FL.10S IN 512318N, 032858W. (TH TLX 18.5.96). HH214/460/03 22.5.96 FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING RECENT GALES. NO DEBRIS VISIBLE & NO SIGN OF MAST. ASSUMED WK ROLLED FURTHER INSHORE & IS BREAKING UP. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH TLX DTD 21.5.96). SEP 2018/000204444 20.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED, POSSIBLY AFTER STRIKING REEF OFF LLANTWIT MAJOR BEACH AT COL HUW PT. (TH)

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FAQ

Where is the PEGGY wreck located?

The PEGGY wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.37 N,3 29.041 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEGGY?

The seabed around the PEGGY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the PEGGY sink?

The PEGGY sank on May 16, 1996.

When was the wreck of the PEGGY discovered?

The wreck of the PEGGY was discovered in 1996.

What country did the PEGGY belong to?

The PEGGY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PEGGY?

The PEGGY is classified as a yacht.

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