Pentyrch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pentyrch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.398 N,0 15.818 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.723300
  • Longitude: -0.263633
Wreck Depth 9.7 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENTYRCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.3 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 99
Tonnage 3312
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,17
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2283/18 1.5.18 WK 2.75FMS IN APPROX 504300N, 001600W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 550/18. 19.4.18 WK IN POSN 5M WNW OF BRIGHTON LTV. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M19770, BMVS & UB TEL MOVE). NCA. H5267/21 25.8.21 WK NOT LOCATED. (TH EX 3116/21). DELETED. - NM 1547/21. H2699/76 18.7.78 LOCATED 23.6.75 IN 504322N, 001543.4W USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SONAR HT 5.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18.9MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/75). CHART AS WK 12.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1652 & NE 2450. H1309/79 21.9.79 LIES E/W. BROKEN IN 2 PLACES. APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN BLOWN. 10FT HIGH MAX, IN SAND & SILT. WINCH ON E SECTION. UPSIDE DOWN. (J SALSBURY, SEAFORD, 7.8.79). NCA. H1270/79 29.2.80 REPD TO HAVE LEAST E/S DEPTH OF 9.9MTRS. TO BE WIRE SWEPT. (HMS BULLDOG, SIG DTD 25.2.80). - NM 597(P)/80. H1270/79 16.4.80 DRIFT SWEPT - CLEAR AT 9.1, FOUL AT 9.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.4MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, TELECON 15.4.80). TH INFORMED. AMENDED TO SW 9.1MTRS. - NM 929/80. H1310/80 15.10.80 WK IN 504303N, 001434W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. (J SALSBURY, 4.9.80). NCA YET. AWAIT HMS BULLDOG SURVEY RESULTS. 25.8.76 UPRIGHT WITH HIGHEST PTS AT BOW & STERN. HEADING ESE. LEAST DEPTH 40FT IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE 'VASCO' [SEE WK [20078] IN 504220N, 000059W]. (D PECKHAM, TELECON, 25.8.76). NCA. H1965/76 2.12.80 EXAM'D 13.5.80 IN 504322N, 001543W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. DECCA USED. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.1, FOUL AT 9.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.3 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH, LENGTH 111.4MTRS, BEAM 21.4MTRS, HT 9.9MTRS. LYING 099/279 DEGS. VERY BROKEN UP. SHOALEST AT W END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). NFA.H1310/83/41 22.6.84 WK IN 504316N, 001542W [OGB] USING DECCA. (VULCAN DIVING SERVICES, 19.6.84). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE SEP 2015/000083467 5.5.16 EXAM'D 16.10.15; IN 5043.398N, 0015.818W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 9.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17.7MTRS. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE 2015, HI 1478). AMEND DW 9.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 40. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

UK NM 3576/18

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FAQ

Where is the PENTYRCH wreck located?

The PENTYRCH wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.398 N,0 15.818 W.

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

The PENTYRCH lies at a depth of about 9.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.398 N,0 15.818 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENTYRCH?

The seabed around the PENTYRCH lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the PENTYRCH sink?

The PENTYRCH sank on Apr 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PENTYRCH discovered?

The wreck of the PENTYRCH was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PENTYRCH belong to?

The PENTYRCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PENTYRCH carrying?

The PENTYRCH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PENTYRCH?

The PENTYRCH had a tonnage of 3312 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENTYRCH?

The PENTYRCH is classified as a steam ship.

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