Perriton Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Perriton Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 22.035 N,2 57.575 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 48 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PERRITON |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 22.6 m |
| Width | 6.4 m |
| Draught | 3 |
| Tonnage | 90 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | stone |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 29, 1918 |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 2003 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | SANK ABOUT 20 MILES E OF BERRY HEAD. (LL W1). SANK 20 MILES EAST A HALF SOUTH OF BERRY HEAD. (WW1SL). 9.10.97 9.10.97 PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE WK OF HMS HARSTAD, SEE [18209]. NCA. POSN 502200N, 025730W FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/961/01 8.12.03 HH090/961/01 8.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 8, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE WHILST ON PASSAGE DIEPPE FOR WESTON POINT. CARGO FLINTS. (WW1SL & LL WW1).
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