Pentillie Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Pentillie Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 47.138 N,4 22.266 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 60 m |
| Water Depth | 75 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PENTILLIE |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 22.3 m |
| Tonnage | 79 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 1, 1981 |
| Original Detection Year | 1981 |
| Last Detection Year | 2006 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H4287/77 5.5.81 'DISPOSED OF AND SUNK' IN 494706N, 042212W AFTER DRIFTING, UNMANNED, SLOWLY SSE BETWEEN HM SHIPS ALACRITY & BRONINGTON. (BRIXHAM MRCC SIG DTD 1.5.81 & LANDSEND CRS SIG DTD 30.4.81). NAVY INDICATED INTENTION TO SINK VESSEL AS IT WAS A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 2.5.81). CHART AS USC 60.0MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 15.6.06 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, REPLY TO SURVEY APPRAISAL). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 15, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
REPORTED TAKING IN WATER 195DEGS, 23M FROM EDDYSTONE LIGHT. CREW TAKEN OFF BY HMS ALACRITY. LATER REPORTED 'DISPOSED OF AND SUNK'. (BRIXHAM MRCC).
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General Comments
WOODEN HULL