Perseus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Perseus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.35 N,4 58.016 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.022500
  • Longitude: -4.966933
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Perseus
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 20
Tonnage 1307
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 0002

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SUNK 12 MILES NE OF BARDSEY ISLAND. (TRADE DIVISION LIST SUPPLEMENT, MAR/MAY 1941). H0109/45 SONAR CONTACT IN 530200N, 045730W APPROX. (WESTERN APPRS LIST, WAGO 524). H0109/45 11.4.45 POSN NOW 530130N, 045730W. LENGTH 200FT, BEAM 50FT, HT 42FT. 5.11.73 CHARTED AS USC PA 55MTRS IN 530130N, 045730W. NC 1970. H1935/80 19.5.82 EXAM'D 5.5.81 IN 530120N, 045757W USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT, LYING 020/200DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). BR STD. HH100/351/03 23.5.91 LOCATED. POSN CONFIRMED. (V P HAIGH, 30.10.90) HH100/351/16 21.8.00 WK IS OF IRON OR STEEL CONSTRUCTION. CLOSE SOUNDED AND FOUND TO BE OVER 100MTRS IN LENGTH. (S KERSHAW, WRECK 'N TECH/G FURSE TELECON 18.8.00) NCA. 27.2.23 WRECK SURVEYED 15/5/2019: MBES DATA SHOWS CARGO VESSEL LYING UPRIGHT WITH LEAN AND COLLAPSED TO PORT SIDE, STERN MISSING. TWO HOLDS FWD AND ONE AFT. DIMENSIONS APPROX LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. WK POSITIONALLY, DIMENSIONALLY AND ARCHIVALLY CONSISTENT WITH VESSEL

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.Positional Analysis: The wreck lies 7nm north of the position given in War Losses (1989)>Archival Analysis: PERSEUS was stuck by an air launched torpedo 12nm north of Bardsey. The explosion blew off the stern, aft of No3 hold. Theship drifted for at least two hours before foundering, sinking by the stern, and leaning to starboard (TNA ADM 199/2136).

General Comments

PERSEUS

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FAQ

Where is the Perseus wreck located?

The Perseus wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.35 N,4 58.016 W.

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

The Perseus lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.35 N,4 58.016 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Perseus?

The seabed around the Perseus lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the Perseus sink?

The Perseus sank on Mar 13, 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 NL.

What was the tonnage of the Perseus?

The Perseus had a tonnage of 1307 tons.

What type of wreck is the Perseus?

The Perseus is classified as a steam ship.

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