Penrith Hallin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Penrith hallin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 28.92 N,97 45.66 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.482000
  • Longitude: 97.761000
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENRITH HALLIN
Type military vessel
Flag MH
Length 67.8 m
Width 15 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2013
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 25.1.13 SEP 2013/000014646 25.1.13 STRUCK UNCHARTED ROCK AND SANK IN 1428.8N, 9745.4E [WGD]. LOADED DRAFT AT TIME OF SINKING NOT KNOW. (A L BLUME, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF MARITIME AFFAIRS, REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, EMAIL DTD 19.1.2013). 29.1.13 SEP 2013/000019271 29.1.13 STRUCK NORTH PATCH ROCK AND SANK IN 1429.036N, 9745.669E [WGD]. REPORTED LEAST DEPTH OVER VESSEL 6.10MTRS. (BURMESE NM 4/13). INS AS DW. - NM 848/13. 7.2.13 SEP 2013/000029354 7.2.13 DIVE SURVEY COMPLETED BY SMITS. LIES WITH MIDSHIPS IN 1428.92N, 9745.66E [WGD]. IS SEMI-INVERTED ON HER PORT SIDE AT 42 DEGREES LIST IN 31MTRS OF WATER. 18MTRS TO STBD TURN OF BILGE AND 28MTRS TO PORT TURN OF BILGE. BOWS HEADING 270 DEGS. (J TUCKER, MANAGING DIRECTOR MARINE, HALLIN, EMAIL DTD 4.2.13). RETAIN DW IN REVISED POSN. 5.4.13 SEP 2013/000069397 5.4.13 OPERATION REMOVE ALL OIL AND FUEL IS NOW COMPLETE. VESSEL REMAINS AS REPORTED EARLIER, THE MAST AND SUPERSTRUCTURE APPEAR WELL BURIED IN THE SEAFLOOR AND SHE HAS MINIMUM OF 18MTRS OVER THE STBD CHINE. VESSEL HAS NOT MOVED AND, WERE SHE TO ROLL, SINK OR SLUMP (SHOULD THE SUPERSTRUCTURE CRUSH) THIS WOULD SERVE TO INCREASE THE DEPTH OF WATER OVER THE HULK. (J TUCKER, EMAIL DTD 2.4.13). AMEND WK 18MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2013

Circumstances of loss

AN OFFSHORE-SUPPORT VESSEL. STRUCK UNCHARTED ROCK AT 10 KNOTS, CAPSIZED AND SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. CREW OF 42 ALL SAFE.

General Comments

INTACT, PARTIALLY INVERTED, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the PENRITH HALLIN wreck located?

The PENRITH HALLIN wreck is located at coordinates 14 28.92 N,97 45.66 E.

How deep is the PENRITH HALLIN and where exactly is it located?

The PENRITH HALLIN lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 14 28.92 N,97 45.66 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PENRITH HALLIN?

The seabed around the PENRITH HALLIN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PENRITH HALLIN discovered?

The wreck of the PENRITH HALLIN was discovered in 2013.

What country did the PENRITH HALLIN belong to?

The PENRITH HALLIN belonged to MH.

What type of wreck is the PENRITH HALLIN?

The PENRITH HALLIN is classified as a military vessel.

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