Perseus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Perseus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 33.8 N,47 47.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.563333
  • Longitude: 47.788333
Water Depth 1600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERSEUS
Type carrier
Flag MT
Length 144.5 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 10658
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH483/400/02 21.8.98 SANK IN 123348N, 474718E [WGD]. (LL 14.8.98). PLOTS IN 1600MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER SLOWLY AND WENT DOWN AFT. VESSEL BUILT IN 1979.

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FAQ

Where is the PERSEUS wreck located?

The PERSEUS wreck is located at coordinates 12 33.8 N,47 47.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PERSEUS?

The seabed around the PERSEUS lies at approximately 1600 meters deep.

When did the PERSEUS sink?

The PERSEUS sank on Aug 11, 1998.

When was the wreck of the PERSEUS discovered?

The wreck of the PERSEUS was discovered in 1998.

What country did the PERSEUS belong to?

The PERSEUS belonged to MT.

What was the tonnage of the PERSEUS?

The PERSEUS had a tonnage of 10658 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERSEUS?

The PERSEUS is classified as a carrier.

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