Perilia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Perilia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.903 N,5 5.568 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.015050
  • Longitude: -5.092800
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERILIA
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 26 m
Width 5 m
Tonnage 83
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1930
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 1999

Surveying Details

H1287/75 26.8.75 WRECK LOCATED & IDENTIFIED AS 'PERILIA', IN 550057N, 050533W. (P C MILLER, 18.8.75). NCA. H1288/75 18.3.76 ALL THAT REMAINS OF THIS WRECK IS THE BOILER & SCREW ON A SANDY SEABED. THE WEED GROWING ON THE TOP OF THE BOILER IS JUST VISIBLE AT LOW WATER & THE PROPELLER LIES ABOUT 7MTRS NW OF THE BOILER. MAXIMUM DEPTH 5MTRS. THOUGHT TO BE THE 'ARGYLL' WHICH STRANDED IN SEPTEMBER 1893. (P C MILLER, DTD 15.10.75). H1288/75 18.3.76 NOW KNOWN THAT THE 'ARGYLL' WAS REFLOATED. PHOTOGRAPH EXISTS WHICH CONFIRMS THIS WK IS THE PERILIA. (P C MILLER, DTD 18.2.76). H1310/87/39 21.10.87 BOILER LOCATED, TOGETHER WITH TAIL SHAFT & HALF-BURIED PROPELLER, IN NG COORDS: 202400E, 573100N. REPD LOCALLY TO BE THE 'PERINA'. (G JONES, STRANRAER SAC, DTD 8.10.87). NCA, POSN 550054N, 050530W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1912. STRANDED AT MILLEUR PT. (OFF SCOTLAND, I G WHITTAKER).

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FAQ

Where is the PERILIA wreck located?

The PERILIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.903 N,5 5.568 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PERILIA?

The seabed around the PERILIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PERILIA sink?

The PERILIA sank on Feb 28, 1930.

When was the wreck of the PERILIA discovered?

The wreck of the PERILIA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the PERILIA belong to?

The PERILIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PERILIA?

The PERILIA had a tonnage of 83 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERILIA?

The PERILIA is classified as a drifter.

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