Pegu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pegu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.41 N,8 46.69 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.473500
  • Longitude: -8.778167
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEGU
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.8 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.7
Sonar Length 133
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 159
Tonnage 6348
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber,foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1917
Scour Dimensions NIL
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2014

Surveying Details

H6907/29 POSN 7M SE FROM GALLEY HEAD. (WW1SL). POSN 512830N, 084730W APPROX. 5.2.71 CHARTED AS NDWPA IN 512830N, 084730W. LC 1824B. WK REPD IN 512837N, 084700W. (E GILES). NCA YET. 30.6.76 AMEND TO USCPA 65MTRS. NC 2092. 2.8.85 CONFIRMED IDENTITY AND POSN. SALVAGE OF CARGO IN HAND. (SEASALVE MARINE, 4.7.85). H1310/85/27 10.6.85 WK RECENTLY IDENTIFIED AS THE PEGU. LOCATED IN 512823N, 084631W. (G WILLIAMS, 17.8.85). NCA. H1270/80 2.8.85 AMEND TO USC 65MTRS IN 512837N, 084700W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. HH284/430/04 2.4.04 LOCATED BY MBES IN 5128.410N, 0846.690W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. (MV GEOGRAPH VIA E GILES). DTM SHOWS LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 8MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. AMEND TO WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 20.7.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LIES N/S. WELL BROKEN UP. STANDS 4-5 MTRS HIGH. (K HEATH, TELECON). NCA. SEP 2014/000158192 8.8.14 EXAM'D 15.7.13 IN 5128.410N, 0846.689W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 78.88 IN GEN DEPTH 86.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 133MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. LIES 159/339 DEGS. BOWS NOT CLEAR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BROKEN DOWN. MINOR DEBRIS NEARBY. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, CV13_02, INFOMAR). AMEND WK 78MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY W DENNY & BROS LTD, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & BURMESE STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 521NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RANGOON FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY U-57. ONE MAN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, PARTIALLY BROKEN DOWN

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FAQ

Where is the PEGU wreck located?

The PEGU wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.41 N,8 46.69 W.

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

The PEGU lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.41 N,8 46.69 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEGU?

The seabed around the PEGU lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the PEGU sink?

The PEGU sank on Jul 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PEGU discovered?

The wreck of the PEGU was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PEGU belong to?

The PEGU belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PEGU carrying?

The PEGU was carrying general and mixed goods,timber,foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the PEGU?

The PEGU had a tonnage of 6348 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEGU?

The PEGU is classified as a steam ship.

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