Peik (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peik (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 27.647 N,1 30.132 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.460783
  • Longitude: -1.502200
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEIK (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 93
Tonnage 701
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.3.18 M07059 2.3.18 TORPEDOED IN 552000N, 012600W. SANK 45 MINS LATER. (AP REPORT). 25.2.18 M02525 25.2.18 SUNK IN 552000N, 012600W, APPROX. (CO, HMS ARAB). 25.2.18 M02525 25.2.18 SANK IN 552110N, 012300W. (SNO, GRANTON). H4214/26 1.7.26 H4214/26 1.7.26 DELETE FROM 2182B. INS NDWPA (1918) IN 552200N, 012600W ON 1192. H460/67 29.3.67 H460/67 29.3.67 SEARCHED FOR OVER AREA 2M RADIUS AND IN TWO DIRECTIONS. NOT FOUND USING E/S AND SONAR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD, 22.9.66). DELETED. BR STD. HH100/351/01 27.10.89 HH100/351/01 27.10.89 DIVED IN 10.1989 IN 552738N, 013008W. IDENTIFIED AS ACCLIVITY BY SPECIALISED BOILER AND FROM MEASUREMENTS AND DRAWINGS HELD. LIES WITH BOW N. (D COX, TELECON). INS USC 25MTRS. - NM 3347/89. HH090/843/01 24.12.99 HH090/843/01 24.12.99 EXAM'D 31.7.99 IN 5527.647N, 0130.132W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.4, FOUL 33.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.5 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 093/273 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP WK. ATTITUDE UNCLEAR. REPORTED BY LOCAL DIVERS TO BE THE 'GAELIC'. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 15.11.05 15.11.05 CONSIDERED TO BE BOR AS SHE WAS CARRYING ALUMINIUM AND LARGE RINGS OF ALUMINIUM ARE PART OF THE CARGO. THEY ARE SCATTERED ABOUT UNDERNEATH THE WRECK, WHICH IS INVERTED AND BROKEN UP. (R YOUNG). AMEND IDENTITY. NCA. 6.10.08 6.10.08 NOW CONSIDERED TO PROBABLY BE PEIK, WHOSE CARGO INCLUDED ALUMINIUM. WRECK LIES UPSIDE DOWN. ( R YOUNG, E-MAIL 5.10.08) AMEND IDENTITY.
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX- REGULUS, BUILT 1910 WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SIGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE TO ARENDAL. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 44. (SIBI & R YOUNG)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 27.647 N,1 30.132 W
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FAQ

Where is the PEIK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PEIK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 27.647 N,1 30.132 W.

How deep is the PEIK (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PEIK (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 55 27.647 N,1 30.132 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEIK (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PEIK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the PEIK (PROBABLY) sink?

The PEIK (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PEIK (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PEIK (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PEIK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PEIK (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PEIK (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PEIK (PROBABLY) was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PEIK (PROBABLY)?

The PEIK (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 701 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEIK (PROBABLY)?

The PEIK (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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