Pensilva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pensilva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 51 N,11 36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.850000
  • Longitude: -11.600000
Water Depth 4600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENSILVA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 113.1 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4258
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H095/39 1.12.39 H095/39 1.12.39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 465100N, 112600W. (N.I.D). H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 465100N, 113600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 20.12.77 20.12.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 465100N, 113600. (BMSL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 24.2.96 24.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 465100N, 113600W OR 465100N, 111700W. (LL WW2).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHELLOW NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 331NHP. PASSAGE DURBAN FOR DUNKIRK. SUNK BY TORPEDO AND GUNFIRE FROM U-43. (DODS, LL WW2, BMSL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the PENSILVA wreck located?

The PENSILVA wreck is located at coordinates 46 51 N,11 36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENSILVA?

The seabed around the PENSILVA lies at approximately 4600 meters deep.

When did the PENSILVA sink?

The PENSILVA sank on Nov 19, 1939.

When was the wreck of the PENSILVA discovered?

The wreck of the PENSILVA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the PENSILVA belong to?

The PENSILVA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PENSILVA carrying?

The PENSILVA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PENSILVA?

The PENSILVA had a tonnage of 4258 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENSILVA?

The PENSILVA is classified as a steam ship.

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