Pentwyn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pentwyn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 1.074 N,5 32.879 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.017900
  • Longitude: -5.547983
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENTWYN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 108
Tonnage 3587
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2000

Surveying Details

23.10.18 23.10.18 POSN 520300N, 053400W APPROX. (BOARD OF TRADE WR 8/408). CHART AS NDW PA. BA 1410. POSN 20M NE BY N QUARTER N FROM SMALLS. (BMVS). PLOTS IN 520030N, 052400W APPROX. NCA. H3140/69 20.5.77 H3140/69 20.5.77 NOT FOUND IN CHARTED POSN, 520300N, 053400W, DURING MAIN AREA SEARCH. (HMS FAWN HI 44/75). AMEND FILED POSN TO 520030N, 052400W. H4467/81 11.4.83 H4467/81 11.4.83 NOTHING FOUND DURING 2.5M RADIUS DISPROVING SEARCH AROUND 520030N, 052400W. HOWEVER NEW WK, POSSIBLY THIS ONE, LOCATED 20.7.82 & EXAM'D 20.1.83 IN 520103N, 053249W. USING HF [2 LOP] & DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82.3 IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 67MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6MTRS. GOOD CONTACT, LYING 108/288 DEGS, BOWS NW. UPRIGHT WITH SANDBANK FORMING ON PORT SIDE. SUPERSTRUCTURE AFT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-90. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM LAGOS FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-90. (LLWW1).

General Comments

SANDBANK FORMING ON PORTSIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 1.074 N,5 32.879 W
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FAQ

Where is the PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 1.074 N,5 32.879 W.

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

The PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 52 1.074 N,5 32.879 W.

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

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

When did the PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 16, 1918.

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

The wreck of the PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PENTWYN (POSSIBLY)?

The PENTWYN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3587 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENTWYN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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