Peppinella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peppinella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.342 N,2 15.088 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.405700
  • Longitude: 2.251467
Wreck Depth 16.8 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEPPINELLA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 18
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1557
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1958
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2810/58 29.5.58 SANK IN 512400N, 021300E. (LLOYDS). INS AS DW PA. - NM 1067/58. H579/67 2.8.67 WK 12.8MTRS [7FMS] IN 512418N, 021512E. (HMS MYRMIDON, HN). - NM 1407/67. H579/67 6.9.67 LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 70-90FT. SCOUR DEPTH 92FT. WK LYING 030/210DEG, POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE. LENGTH ABOUT 250FT. GIVES GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR RESPONSE. POSN BY HIFIX [2 LOP]. (HMS MYRMIDON, ROS DTD 5.6.67). - NM 1643/67. H2423/71 18.1.72 LYING UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT WITHOUT MASTS AND ONLY PART OF FUNNEL REMAINS. BIG GASH STARBOARD FORWARD. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14MTRS. (RIJKSWATERSTAAT, MS BARRACUDA, FOLIO 32). NCA. HH342/350/01 6.12.90 NOW WK SW 16MTRS IN 512426.5N, 021502E [EUR]. (OSTENDE NM 140/90). BR STD. 24.7.91 SHOWN AS WK SW 16MTRS IN 512421N, 021512E [EUR] ON BELGIAN D11 [JAN '91EDN]. NFA. HH160/351/03 5.2.92 POSN CONFIRMED AS 512426.5N, 021502E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 77/92). - NM 469/92. 2.6.94 WK OF PEPPINELLA LOCATED IN 512425N, 021509.5E APPROX, LYING ON EVEN KEEL, POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED FROM ENGINE BUILDER'S PLATE. (J COULON, LTR DTD 10.5.94). NCA. 5.11.96 SHOWN AS SW 16MTRS ON BELGIAN 102 [INT 1480] [JAN '94 EDN], BUT AS SW 14MTRS ON FRENCH 7214 [1988 EDN]. CHARTED AS SW 16MTRS ON NC 1873, AS BELGIAN NM 140/90 ABOVE IS LATER INFO THAN FRENCH CHART. 8.2.07 SHOWN IN 5124.362N, 0214.993E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [INT 1480] [JUN '06 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1873. 26.5.11 SHOWN AS SW 16MTRS [LAT] IN 5124.342N, 0215.088E [WGD] ON FR401030 [EDN 1.44] & ON BA 1873 [EDN 4 DTD 19.5.11]. 14.11.11 SHOWN AS WK 16.8MTRS ON FRENCH 7412 [EDN 3 DTD 2011, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-CEDARTREE, EX-BLUE BELL, EX-SILVER BELL, BUILT 1928 BY J CROWN & SONS SHIPYARD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE VENICE FOR AMSTERDAM WITH NEW ITALIAN OWNERS WHEN INVOLVED IN COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN MV SUNDAK. (LLOYDS & DIVER MAGAZINE MAY 2010).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, AFTER HOLD AREA COLLAPSED, NO MASTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 24.342 N,2 15.088 E
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FAQ

Where is the PEPPINELLA wreck located?

The PEPPINELLA wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.342 N,2 15.088 E.

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

The PEPPINELLA lies at a depth of about 16.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.342 N,2 15.088 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PEPPINELLA?

The seabed around the PEPPINELLA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the PEPPINELLA sink?

The PEPPINELLA sank on Apr 20, 1958.

When was the wreck of the PEPPINELLA discovered?

The wreck of the PEPPINELLA was discovered in 1958.

What country did the PEPPINELLA belong to?

The PEPPINELLA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the PEPPINELLA?

The PEPPINELLA had a tonnage of 1557 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEPPINELLA?

The PEPPINELLA is classified as a steam ship.

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