Pergo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pergo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.639 N,3 1.449 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.277317
  • Longitude: -3.024150
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERGO
Type carrier
Flag NL
Length 47.9 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 137
Tonnage 383
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Surveying Details

1.2.75 1.2.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 501530N, 030300W. (LLOYDS). CHART AS NDW. NC 2454. H3923/74 28.6.78 H3923/74 28.6.78 LOCATED BY TH STELLA SHORTLY AFTER SINKING IN 501533N, 030000W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 29FT ABOVE SEABED IN GEN DEPTH 188FT [LWST]. (TELECON PUGH/2ND OFFICER, TH WINSTON CHURCHILL, 28.6.78). CHARTED DEPTH 50MTRS, SHOW AS USC 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1590/78. HH100/351/17 8.6.01 HH100/351/17 8.6.01 DIVED 5.01 IN 5016.62N, 0301.36W [OGB] USING GPS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. BRIDGE AFT. DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE JUST IN FRONT OF BRIDGE. WK STANDS APPROX 4MTRS HIGH. GEN DEPTH 61MTRS BY DIVE COMPUTER. (N R CHIPCHASE). AMEND TO WK USC 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H090/961/01 10.12.03 H090/961/01 10.12.03 EXAM'D 27.5.03 IN 5016.639N, 0301.449W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.0 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 137/317 DEGS WITH BOWS PROBABLY TOWARDS 137 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 49MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH CYPRIOT MV ZANIBAR. PASSAGE YMUIDEN FOR LONDONDERRY.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS ?SE

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FAQ

Where is the PERGO wreck located?

The PERGO wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.639 N,3 1.449 W.

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

The PERGO lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.639 N,3 1.449 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PERGO?

The seabed around the PERGO lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the PERGO sink?

The PERGO sank on Feb 1, 1975.

When was the wreck of the PERGO discovered?

The wreck of the PERGO was discovered in 1975.

What country did the PERGO belong to?

The PERGO belonged to NL.

What cargo was the PERGO carrying?

The PERGO was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the PERGO?

The PERGO had a tonnage of 383 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERGO?

The PERGO is classified as a carrier.

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