Penhir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Penhir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 20.09 N,4 39.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.334833
  • Longitude: -4.660000
Wreck Depth 12.5 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENHIR
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 68 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1147
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1935
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers UNLIT ISOLATED DANGER SPAR BUOY 'PEN HIR' CLOSE SE
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2022

Surveying Details

H7903/35 30.11.35 DW IN 482006N, 043936W, OR 267DEGS, 1.8M FROM PT DU MINOU LT. MARKED BY G BUOY. (PARIS NM 47 2680 35). - NM 2125/35. H7903/35 14.6.51 BUOY MOVED 1C NW OF WK. (PARIS NM 51 19 20). - NM 1072/51. H7903/35 23.1.61 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 10MTRS. (PARIS NM 60 47 15). - NM 207/61. H2461/35 28.5.62 BUOY NOW BR SPHERICAL. (PARIS NM 62 15 15). - NM 1137/62. H3895/72 9.6.76 NOW WK 9.5MTRS IN 482006N, 043938W. (BREST NM 75 46 13). BR STD. 12.8.77 POSN 482008N, 043930W IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 31.5.79 MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY ON FRENCH CHARTS. NE 2643. H3895/72 13.9.84 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12.8MTRS. (BREST NM 84 22 55). BR STD. 29.3.90 FRENCH SS 'PEN-HIR' LOCATED IN 482007.7N, 043930.9W [EUR] USING TRIDENT & HSA. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 12.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584117). 16.4.96 SHOWN AS WK 13.1MTRS MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE SE ON FRENCH 7401 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 26.11.08 SHOWN IN 4820.070N, 0439.612W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7401 [INT 1832] [2008 EDN, 1:22,500, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3427.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1930 BY G BROWN & CO, STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT, SPRANG A LEAK & SANK NEAR BREST. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE. NANTAISE DE NAV. A VAPEUR. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the PENHIR wreck located?

The PENHIR wreck is located at coordinates 48 20.09 N,4 39.6 W.

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

The PENHIR lies at a depth of about 12.5 meters and is located at coordinates 48 20.09 N,4 39.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENHIR?

The seabed around the PENHIR lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PENHIR sink?

The PENHIR sank on Nov 3, 1935.

When was the wreck of the PENHIR discovered?

The wreck of the PENHIR was discovered in 1935.

What country did the PENHIR belong to?

The PENHIR belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PENHIR?

The PENHIR had a tonnage of 1147 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENHIR?

The PENHIR is classified as a steam ship.

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