Peregrine Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Peregrine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.256 N,1 35.002 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.770933
  • Longitude: 1.583367
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEREGRINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1681
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2002

Surveying Details

H2543/18 6.5.18 CONSPIC WK, WITH 3 MASTS SHOWING, REPD IN 514612N, 013506E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS WK, CONSPIC, (3 MASTS). H3039/23 27.4.23 AMEND TO ST (1918) (CONSPIC, 3 MTS). - NM ACTION. H4272/26 5.7.26 AMEND ST (1918) (CONSPIC TWO MASTS). (HMS FITZROY, HN 1/26). H4420/31 24.6.31 AMEND TO DW. DELETE LEGEND. H6051/33 21.9.33 CORRECT AS WK 2FMS 1FT ON NE 1406. H2847/67 17.10.67 EXAM'D USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR CLEARED AT 16FT, FOUL AT 17FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21FT OR 19FT (TWO DIFFERING E/S). GEN DEPTH 49 - 50FT. SCOUR DEPTH 62FT. MUCH WATER TURBULENCE CAUSED BY THIS WK. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD 10.5.67). AMEND TO SW 2FMS 4FT. NE 1975. H5499/69 20.11.69 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. DEPTH BY E/S WHILST SOUNDING ONLY - 35 FT. (HMS ECHO, 17.10.69) H2847/67 11.9.70 EXAM'D 17.3.70 IN 514614N, 013507E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10-15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20MTRS. SLOPING SEABED. LARGE WRECK WITH SCOUR WHICH IS DEEPEST TO THE SW. SMALLER SCOUR TO NE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 2/70). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 24.1.72 AMEND TO SW 4.9MTRS. (CHANGE OF DATUM TO LAT). NC 2051. H3921/73 22.1.74 LOCATED IN 514614N, 013506E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7MTRS IN 15MTRS. SCOUR 19MTRS. UNDULATING SEABED. (AUTHORITY NOT NOTED). H3180/74 17.6.75 EXAM;D USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14 TO 15 MTRS. SCOUR 20MTRS. MARKED SURFACE SLICK DOWN-TIDE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 10B/75). NCA. H4823/75 15.7.76 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 37B/76). NCA. H1936/78 6.4.81 EXAM'D IN 514614N, 013506E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.0 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR 4MTRS DEEP. LYING AT BOTTOM OF BANK ON HEADING 130/310 DEGS. APPEARS INTACT, LENGTH 60MTRS, TURBULENCE V APPARENT DURING DOWN TIDE. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS EGERIA HI 60B/80). NCA. H2342/85 14.8.86 EXAM'D 29.5.86 IN 514612N, 013506E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.8 IN GEN DEPTHS 11 TO 14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.3MTRS. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 309B). NCA. H4026/86 21.12.87 EXAM'D 24.9.87 IN 514613N, 013505E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.8 IN GEN DEPTH 10 TO 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.5MTRS. INTACT AND LYING V CLOSE N OF ANOTHER WK [SEE 012317512]. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LYING, ALMOST UPRIGHT, 070/250 DEG. MAG ANOMALIES INDICATE IRON CONTENT OF ABOUT 250 TONNES. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 375). AMEND LEGEND TO WKS. H6337/87 15.8.88 EXAM'D 19.6.88 IN 514613N, 013504E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.1, FOUL AT 6.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.4 IN GEN DEPTHS 11 TO 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 100MTRS. RECOMMEND CHART, WITH WK CLOSE S, AS SWEPT. (NP 1016, HI 420). AMEND TO SW WKS 6.1MTRS. - NM 2677/88. HH090/495/01 27.9.90 EXAM'D 13.7.90 IN 514614N, 013507E [OGB USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.9 IN GEN DEPTH 9.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LARGE AND FAIRLY INTACT, LYING 080/260 DEG AND CREATING A SIZEABLE MAG ANOMALY. DEEP SCOURS HAVE FORMED N AND S OF WK. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 495). HH090/516/01 4.12.91 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 516). HH090/574/01 15.10.93 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 574). HH090/626/01 15.6.94 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 627). HH090/655/01 19.7.95 EXAM'D 2.6.95 IN 514613.5N, 013506.3E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 5.8, FOUL 6.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. LIES IN LARGE SCOUR. INTACT. (NP 1016, HI 655). CHART AS SW 5.8MTRS IN ASSOCIATION WITH [0123 17512] CLOSE S. BR STD. HH090/690/01 23.7.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 690). HH090/769/01 14.7.98 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 769). HH090/852/01 15.7.99 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH NOW 5MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 852). NCA. HH090/886/01 22.6.00 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH NOW 4.6MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. AMEND TO FOUL. (NP 106, HI 886). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/936/01 3.8.01 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH NOW 3.2MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 936). AMENDED ABEY. BR STD. HH090/993/01 1.7.02 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 993). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. HH091/023/01 3.6.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1023). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY W B THOMPSON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GENERAL SS NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGIES OF 455 NHP. WRECKED ON THE LONGSANDS, WHILE ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR LONDON.

General Comments

NOW MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 46.256 N,1 35.002 E
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FAQ

Where is the PEREGRINE wreck located?

The PEREGRINE wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.256 N,1 35.002 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PEREGRINE?

The seabed around the PEREGRINE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the PEREGRINE sink?

The PEREGRINE sank on Dec 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PEREGRINE discovered?

The wreck of the PEREGRINE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PEREGRINE belong to?

The PEREGRINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PEREGRINE carrying?

The PEREGRINE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PEREGRINE?

The PEREGRINE had a tonnage of 1681 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEREGRINE?

The PEREGRINE is classified as a steam ship.

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