Perseverance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Perseverance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 44.026 N,5 18.813 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.733767
  • Longitude: -5.313550
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERSEVERANCE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1932
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3640/32 25.5.32 STRANDED IN PINKSTONE (?PIGSTONE) BAY, SKOMER I. (CG FISHAVEN). POSN 514400N, 051845W TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H3804/72 3.10.77 NOT FOUND JUNE 1976 WHILE AREA BOAT-SOUNDED. CONSIDER VERY LITTLE OR NOTHING CAN REMAIN OF A VESSEL STRANDED ON EXPOSED SW SHORE OF SKOMER I. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 17.12.76). NCA. 6.12.11 LOCATED 14.3.11 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Circumstances of loss

21.5.32 STRANDED IN PINKSTONE (?PIGSTONE) BAY SKOMAR I. CREW LANDED AT MILFORD. (BOT, LTR DTD 21.5.32).

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FAQ

Where is the PERSEVERANCE wreck located?

The PERSEVERANCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.026 N,5 18.813 W.

When did the PERSEVERANCE sink?

The PERSEVERANCE sank on May 21, 1932.

When was the wreck of the PERSEVERANCE discovered?

The wreck of the PERSEVERANCE was discovered in 1932.

What country did the PERSEVERANCE belong to?

The PERSEVERANCE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PERSEVERANCE?

The PERSEVERANCE is classified as a sailing vessel.