Peridot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peridot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 51.583 N,5 45.752 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.859717
  • Longitude: -5.762533
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERIDOT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1905
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1905
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2001

Surveying Details

HH100/351/12 26.9.97 HH100/351/12 26.9.97 VESSEL LOCATED IN 1965 ON SKERNAGHAN POINT [545135N, 054541.5W]. BOW SECTION LIES 20MTRS TO W OF SKERNAGHAN PT. STERN SECTION & BOILERS LIE 10MTRS TO E OF SKERNAGHAN PT, WITH BOILER BREAKING SURFACE. WK IS BADLY BROKEN UP. THE BELL WAS RECOVERED BY DIVERS IN 1995. SEABED ROCK. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 100FT APPROX. (P. STEELE, 22.5.97) NCA, PLOTS CLOSE INSHORE ON LW ROCK. 5.8.03 5.8.03 WGD POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5451.586N, 0545.755W. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1890 IN PAISLEY, WAS DRIVEN ONTO SKERNAGHAN POINT IN AN EASTERLY GALE, WHILST EN-ROUTE IRVINE TO LARNE. ENTIRE CREW OF 9 LOST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM ROBERTSON. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE ULSTER COAST & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST)

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FAQ

Where is the PERIDOT wreck located?

The PERIDOT wreck is located at coordinates 54 51.583 N,5 45.752 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PERIDOT?

The seabed around the PERIDOT lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the PERIDOT sink?

The PERIDOT sank on Nov 25, 1905.

When was the wreck of the PERIDOT discovered?

The wreck of the PERIDOT was discovered in 1905.

What country did the PERIDOT belong to?

The PERIDOT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PERIDOT carrying?

The PERIDOT was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the PERIDOT?

The PERIDOT is classified as a steam ship.

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