Persistent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Persistent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.842 N,3 22.582 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.347367
  • Longitude: -3.376367
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERSISTENT
Sonar Length 72.8
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 30
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1919
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,000.0,135
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2012

Surveying Details

H6683/49 11.11.49 H6683/49 11.11.49 NDW IN 512050N, 032230W. (HMS SEAGULL). BA 1165. H6683/49 12.2.59 H6683/49 12.2.59 SWEPT CLEAR 52FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13FMS. SCOUR OF 3FT. (HMS SEAGULL, NOV 1949). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. BR STD. H4557/79 23.7.80 H4557/79 23.7.80 SHOWN AS WK 27.8MTRS IN 512051N, 032227W [OGB] ON WK INVESTIGATION TRACING. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 70A/79-80). NCA YET. H1948/76 5.3.81 H1948/76 5.3.81 EXAM'D 24.10.79 IN 512049N, 032230W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.8 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP TO SW OF WK. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS. APPARENTLY IN ONE PIECE LYING 032/212 DEGS, BOWS NE. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 70A/81). AMEND TO WK 23.5MTRS. - NM 660/81. 27.1.12 27.1.12 LOCATED 10.12.10 IN 5120.842N, 0322.582W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.68 IN GEN DEPTH 33.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 72.8MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 6.37MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1327). AMEND WK 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the PERSISTENT wreck located?

The PERSISTENT wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.842 N,3 22.582 W.

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

The PERSISTENT lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 20.842 N,3 22.582 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PERSISTENT?

The seabed around the PERSISTENT lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the PERSISTENT sink?

The PERSISTENT sank on Jun 3, 1919.

When was the wreck of the PERSISTENT discovered?

The wreck of the PERSISTENT was discovered in 1949.

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