Perelle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Perelle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13.234 N,5 39.47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.220567
  • Longitude: -5.657833
Wreck Depth 82.92 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERELLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.9 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 29.52
Sonar Width 10.32
Shadow Height 3.16
Orientation 108
Tonnage 659
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H067/42 15.3.42 WK IN 551200N, 054800W. SANK ABOUT 5M S OF MULL OF KINTYRE. (COM. CONVOY 0020, HMS HAVELOCK 0640. 15.3.42) 18.8.53 INS NDW (PA). NC F6629. H5251/68 10.5.68 VERY DEEP, VERY PEAKED BOTTOM. NO SONAR CONTACTS. NOTHING ON E/S TO ACCOUNT FOR REPORTS. (HMS MERMAID, 20.5.68). H7551/68 17.1.69 NO TRACE OF WK FOUND ALTHOUGH VERY GOOD ECHOES FROM AN IRREGULAR BOTTOM IN THE AREA. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). H7551/68 29.1.80 WK LOCATED IN 551313N,053930W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81 IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. LENGTH 22MTRS,LYING 300/120DEG. PROBABLY UPTURNED HULL OF FV. (HMS HYDRA, SIGNAL DTD 21.1.80). - NM 337/80. 11.2.80 EXAM'D 16.1.80 IN 551313N, 053931W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS. (HMS HYDRA). NCA. H2885/83 7.8.85 EXAM'D 7.6.85 IN 551314N, 053926W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80.8 IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS. SMALL WK LYING NEARLY UPRIGHT ON HEADING 100/280 DEG. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165A). AMEND TO WK 80MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000395764 26.08.25 EXAM'D 18.3.2025; WK LOCATED IN 5513.234N, 0539.470W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 82.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. LENGTH 29.52MTRS, WIDTH 10.32MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 108/288 DGS. WK SITS UPRIGHT PRONOUNCED VERTIVAL STRUCTURE. (A2 SEA SOLUTIONS LTD HI1788, H525-3855). AMEND NDW 82MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX- STAINBURN. BUILT IN 1922 BY WILLIAM ADAMS, OLDERFLEET WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DOREY ONESIMUS & SONS LTD, GUERNSEY. SUNK IN A COLLISION OFF MULL OF KINTYRE. (WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the PERELLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PERELLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.234 N,5 39.47 W.

How deep is the PERELLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PERELLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82.92 meters and is located at coordinates 55 13.234 N,5 39.47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PERELLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PERELLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the PERELLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PERELLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the PERELLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PERELLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the PERELLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PERELLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PERELLE (POSSIBLY)?

The PERELLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 659 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERELLE (POSSIBLY)?

The PERELLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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