Pelham (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pelham (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.183 N,6 10.548 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.486383
  • Longitude: -6.175800
Wreck Depth 86 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PELHAM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 10
Tonnage 3534
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1915
Scour Dimensions 0000.0,,000.0,
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2006

Surveying Details

SUNK 30 MILES NW FROM SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL). SUNK 30 MILES N OF SCILLIES. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). 29.10.90 29.10.90 DEFINITE WK LOCATED IN OSGB COORDS 103968E, 73474N. STANDS MORE THAN 2MTRS HIGH. REQUIRES FULL EXAMINATION. (TH, PILOTAGE AND MARINE, HI 499/500 - SUMMARY SONAR CONTACTS) HH090/499/01 30.1.91 HH090/499/01 30.1.91 WK LOCATED 11.9.90 IN 502908N, 061026.2W BUT NOT FULLY EXAM'D. OGB COORDS 103968E, 73474N. ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH 87 IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.2MTR, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEG. (THMR LTD, HI 499). TO BE FURTHER EXAM'D. CHART AS NDW. - NM 553/91. HH090/499/02 18.7.91 HH090/499/02 18.7.91 EXAM'D 19.5.91 IN 502909N, 061029.5W [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86.4 IN GEN DEPTH 88.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.1MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS, POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE OR OVERTURNED, AND IS PARTIALLY BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 527). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 35 AND SUNK USING EXPLOSIVE CHARGES. (NAVAL STAFFMONOGRAPHS, VOL.13). WAS ON PASSAGE MALTA TO BARRY. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

?ON ITS SIDE OR INVERTED, PARTIALLY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 29.183 N,6 10.548 W
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FAQ

Where is the PELHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PELHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.183 N,6 10.548 W.

How deep is the PELHAM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PELHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 86 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.183 N,6 10.548 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PELHAM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PELHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the PELHAM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PELHAM (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 13, 1915.

When was the wreck of the PELHAM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PELHAM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the PELHAM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PELHAM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PELHAM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PELHAM (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PELHAM (POSSIBLY)?

The PELHAM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3534 tons.

What type of wreck is the PELHAM (POSSIBLY)?

The PELHAM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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