Perseus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Perseus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 10 N,21 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.166667
  • Longitude: -21.333333
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERSEUS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Tonnage 5172
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.11.95 SUNK IN 370000N, 210000W OR, 371000N, 212000W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, WSS VOL.3). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2004

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR BELFAST AND DEVONPORT IN CONVOY. WAS ATTACKED AND SUNK BY BLUCHER CLASS RAIDER (THOUGHT TO BE ADMIRAL HIPPER) NW OF MADEIRA. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the PERSEUS wreck located?

The PERSEUS wreck is located at coordinates 37 10 N,21 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PERSEUS?

The seabed around the PERSEUS lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the PERSEUS sink?

The PERSEUS sank on Feb 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the PERSEUS discovered?

The wreck of the PERSEUS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the PERSEUS belong to?

The PERSEUS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the PERSEUS?

The PERSEUS had a tonnage of 5172 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERSEUS?

The PERSEUS is classified as a motor vessel.

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