Perseus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Perseus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 49.868 N,1 38.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.831133
  • Longitude: 1.649167
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERSEUS (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 132
Tonnage 155
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1915
Debris Field 0060.0,315
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 13, 2002

Surveying Details

MINED 55M E BY S OF HORNSEA. (WW1SL & LL WW1). H8203/19 H8203/19 SANK 60 MILES E OF SPURN HEAD. INS ON CHARTS. H256/27 27.1.27 H256/27 27.1.27 AMEND TO NDW (1915) IN 534900N, 014100E. NE 2182A. H619/65 14.5.65 H619/65 14.5.65 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 31.12.64). DELETE. BR STD. H3939/88 14.3.90 H3939/88 14.3.90 WK EXAM'D 9.9.89 IN 534951N, 013904E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.4, FOUL AT 29.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.2 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 28MTRS, APPROX, WIDTH 5MTRS. INTACT, LYING UPSIDE DOWN AND ORIENTATED 132/312DEG. A SMALL SPEARATE PIECE OF WRECKAGE LIES 60MTRS NW OF MAIN WK. CHART AS SWEPT TO 29.2MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 461). INS AS SW 29MTRS. - NM 1134/90.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 49.868 N,1 38.95 E.

How deep is the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 53 49.868 N,1 38.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 24, 1915.

When was the wreck of the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY)?

The PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 155 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERSEUS (POSSIBLY)?

The PERSEUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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