Penvearn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Penvearn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.297 N,5 1.583 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.454950
  • Longitude: -5.026383
Wreck Depth 53.9 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Penvearn
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Sonar Length 102
Tonnage 3710
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 7000

Surveying Details

1918 M11219 1918 POSN 15 MILES N 1/2 W OF S STACK. STILL FLOATING WHEN LAST SEEN. (MASTER). INS AS WK PA IN 533200N, 045200W. H4827/75 21.1.77 WK LOCATED 9.11.76 IN 532717N, 050131W [OGB]USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.9 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. SANDY SEABED. LENGTH 110MTRS. LYING N/S. LARGE SONAR CONTACT. HULL APPEARS TO BE WHOLE, BUT NO SONAR EVIDENCE OF UPPERWORKS. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). INS AS WK 50MTRS. - NM 551/77. 14.2.23 WRECK SURVEYED 12/5/2019: MBES DATA SHOWS CARGO SHIP OF 102MTRS IN LENGTH, THE ORIENTATION ITS DIFFICULT TO MEASURE WIDTH WITH ACCURACY BUT APPEARS TO BE 13-14MTRS. THE POSN, DIMENSIONS AND CONDITION OF THE WRECK ALL FAVOUR THE VESSEL

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY W DOXFORD & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PENVEARN SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARROW-IN-FURNESS FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY U-105 WITH HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE. (SIBI).Positional Analysis: The wreck lies 10.7nm SW of the U-boat(KTB) position and 11.9nm SW of the position given in War Losses (1990). The ship wastowed from the position where it was originally hit.Archival Analysis: The ship did not sink initially and was taken in tow (TNA ADM 137/4102) although the direction of tow is not stated. The initial damage being to the thwartship bunker, which was holed both sides of the ship. The wreck is clearly split in the middle, as seen in the DTM. The ship was reported to have been torpedoed again the following morning, with a hit in the bows causing the ship to sink rapidly from forward. The bow section is only slightly damaged. Note, the ship sank on 2 Mar 1918, not 1 Mar, as generally reported.

General Comments

PENVEARN

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FAQ

Where is the Penvearn wreck located?

The Penvearn wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.297 N,5 1.583 W.

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

The Penvearn lies at a depth of about 53.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.297 N,5 1.583 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Penvearn?

The seabed around the Penvearn lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the Penvearn sink?

The Penvearn sank on Mar 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the Penvearn discovered?

The wreck of the Penvearn was discovered in 1918.

What country did the Penvearn belong to?

The Penvearn belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the Penvearn?

The Penvearn had a tonnage of 3710 tons.

What type of wreck is the Penvearn?

The Penvearn is classified as a steam ship.

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