Penyou Fares Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Penyou fares Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 30 N,62 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.500000
  • Longitude: -62.000000
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENYOU FARES
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 78.4 m
Width 12.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1007
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details SANK 16M NW OF MONTSERRAT IN 163000N, 620000W. POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 163800N, 615900W. (LL). 7.3.74 WK WITH CARGO OF HIGH EXPLOSIVES SUNK IN POSN APPROX 163000N, 620000W. (HYDROLANT 363/74). FOR FILING ONLY. H2493/72 11.3.74 IDENTITY OF SHIP GIVEN AS PENYOUFARES (NOT LISTED IN LR). (GOVERNOR OF MONTSERRAT). H2493/72 6.6.74 NDWPA IN 163000N, 620000W IN GEN DEPTH OVER 600FMS. (USNM 992/74). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY NV WERF GUSTO, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PENYOU SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE DUBAI FOR WILMINGTON, N CAROLINA. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING AMMUNITION. SPRANG A LEAK AND LOST POWER. ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. (MSD). BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN DELIBERATELY SCUTTLED S OF MONTSERRAT. VESSEL WAS CARRYING CARGO OF AMMUNITION & HIGH EXPLOSIVES FOR SAUDI ARABIAN AIRFORCE. (HYDROLANT 363/74 & GOVERNOR OF MONTSERRAT).

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FAQ

Where is the PENYOU FARES wreck located?

The PENYOU FARES wreck is located at coordinates 16 30 N,62 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENYOU FARES?

The seabed around the PENYOU FARES lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the PENYOU FARES sink?

The PENYOU FARES sank on Feb 13, 1974.

When was the wreck of the PENYOU FARES discovered?

The wreck of the PENYOU FARES was discovered in 1974.

What country did the PENYOU FARES belong to?

The PENYOU FARES belonged to LR.

What cargo was the PENYOU FARES carrying?

The PENYOU FARES was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PENYOU FARES?

The PENYOU FARES had a tonnage of 1007 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENYOU FARES?

The PENYOU FARES is classified as a carrier.

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