Peronne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peronne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.278 N,3 22.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.471300
  • Longitude: -3.380500
Wreck Depth 23.43 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERONNE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 97.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 93
Sonar Width 17.9
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 70
Tonnage 3342
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1917
Bottom Texture 1/4
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 3.75M E FROM ORE STONE. (WW1SL). H5814/17 CHARTED AS WK 7FMS (1917). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 591/17. H8109/38 19.12.38 WK IN 502814N, 032242W, 097DEGS 45MINS, 5.58M FROM ST MARYS CHURCH, BABBACOMBE. (HMS GLEANER, 8.2.38). BR STD. H2502/51 24.5.51 WK IN 502815N, 032242W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 68FT, FOUL AT 70FT. DEPTH OVER WK 68FT, HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 28FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 11FMS [20.7MTRS]. BR STD. H5413/60 19.1.65 WK BROKEN UP AND GREATLY DISPERSED. LARGEST PORTION IS THE STERN SECTION WHICH LIES ON HER STARBOARD SIDE. (BSAC, 17.11.64). NCA. H5982/82 24.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502815N, 032239W USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)2, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 19.11.84 EXAM'D 11/12.6.84 IN 502814N, 032247W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.0MTRS, FOUL AT 21.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.5 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. LYING 060/240DEGS, WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS NEARBY AMIDSHIPS, A SMALL PIECE DEBRIS APPROX 80MTRS SW OF WK, AND POSSIBLY BROKEN SECTION IMMEDIATELY N OF BOWS. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 6.7.15 EXAM'D 10.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.43MTRS IN 5028.278N, 0322.830W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 29MTRS. LENGTH 93MTRS, WIDTH 17.9MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 070/250 DEGS. MOSTLY BURIED AND DEGRADED. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY SUNDERLAND SB CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE. FRANCAISE DE MARINE ET DE COMMERCE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY UC-65. (WW1SL, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

MOSTLY BURIED, DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the PERONNE wreck located?

The PERONNE wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.278 N,3 22.83 W.

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

The PERONNE lies at a depth of about 23.43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.278 N,3 22.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PERONNE?

The seabed around the PERONNE lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the PERONNE sink?

The PERONNE sank on Sep 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PERONNE discovered?

The wreck of the PERONNE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PERONNE belong to?

The PERONNE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PERONNE?

The PERONNE had a tonnage of 3342 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERONNE?

The PERONNE is classified as a steam ship.

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