Pericles G C Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pericles g c Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 29.61 N,52 4.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.493500
  • Longitude: 52.074333
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERICLES G C
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 233.2 m
Width 31.7 m
Draught 12.2
Orientation 83
Tonnage 38915
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers N & S CARD, 'PERICLES N & S', Q & Q(6)+LFL15S, AIS, 0.5M N/S
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2013

Surveying Details

H4399/79 14.12.83 SANK IN 252930N, 520424E. LYING ON HEADING 263DEGS, LISTING 150 DEGS TO STBD, WITH 15-20FT OF HULL SHOWING. N CARD BUOY, Q, ESTABLISHED IN 253000N, 520424E. S CARD LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S, IN 252900N, 520424E. (MEGULITE, NAV WARNING 242/83). - NM 45/84. H4399/79 16.1.84 REPEAT OF INFO. (MENAS NM 102/83). NCA. H4399/79 8.8.84 INFO RECEIVED FROM BAHRAIN STATES THAT VESSEL WILL HAVE TO BE MOVED, BUT NO ARRANGEMENTS YET MADE. (LL, 12.4.84) H4399/79 15.5.85 REPD NO LONGER VISIBLE. 2 CARD BUOYS STILL ON STATION. (NAVAREA 179/85). H4399/79 25.6.85 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE & IT IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE 4.5MTRS OVER IT. THE 2 CARD BUOYS REMAIN. (MENAS NM 40/85). - NM 1789/85. 17.3.92 [WGD] POSN: 252936.6N, 520427.6E. NE 2886. 17.5.10 ESTIMATED TO HAVE 8MTRS ABOVE THE STERN, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST PART, AT LOW WATER (DIVE COMPUTER). WK IS IN THREE PARTS & THE PORT ANCHOR CHAIN IS RUN OUT. PHOTOGRAPHS OF RUDDER & PROPELLOR SUPPLIED. (M CROSS, EMAIL DTD 15.5.10). RETAIN AS DW. NCA. SEP 2013/000054880 15.3.13 N & S CARD BUOYS FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013).

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE UMM SAID FOR ADEN. FIRE BROKE OUT IN ENGINE ROOM. ABANDONED BY CREW. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY SALVAGE TUGS, BUT FIRE SPREAD AND SALVAGE ATTEMPTS WERE ABANDONED. SHIP EVENTUALLY SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the PERICLES G C wreck located?

The PERICLES G C wreck is located at coordinates 25 29.61 N,52 4.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PERICLES G C?

The seabed around the PERICLES G C lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the PERICLES G C sink?

The PERICLES G C sank on Dec 13, 1983.

When was the wreck of the PERICLES G C discovered?

The wreck of the PERICLES G C was discovered in 1983.

What country did the PERICLES G C belong to?

The PERICLES G C belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PERICLES G C carrying?

The PERICLES G C was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the PERICLES G C?

The PERICLES G C had a tonnage of 38915 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERICLES G C?

The PERICLES G C is classified as a bulk carrier.

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