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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 5, 2025 |
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.
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)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 13.234 N,5 39.47 W
Perelle (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Perelle (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.