Peru (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peru (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.089 N,3 13.375 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.718150
  • Longitude: -3.222917
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERU (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 26.9 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 30
Tonnage 142
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1899
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,010.8,215
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2000

Surveying Details

HH090/758/01 9.11.98 EXAMINED 2.10.98 IN 534305.0N, 031322.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.0 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS TOWARDS SW. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. NOT SWEPT DUE TO NUMEROUS NETS AND LINES. (NP 1016, HI 758). - NM 728/99. HH100/351/16 8.11.00 DIVED IN SEPT 2000. AN UPRIGHT AND INTACT SS. NO SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. SEABED SAND. NO NETS OR LINES ATTACHED. NO IDENTIFICATION FOUND. STERN AREA IS THE HIGHEST POINT. (K HURLEY, LTR DTD 6.11.00). NCA. HH100/351/21 19.7.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A SMALL SS, LYING UPRIGHT, WITH THE STERN THE HIGHEST POINT TO THE NE. BOWS SW AND COVERED IN NETTING. A STEAM BARGE OR STEAM FLAT. LENGTH 26.8MTRS, WIDTH 6.4MTRS. (C MICHAEL, LTR DTD 19.7.04). NCA. 23.3.10 THIS IS PROBABLY SS PERU. (C MICHAEL, EMAIL DTD 21.3.10). NCA. RSDRA2024000160567 07.06.23 SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023. (XOCEAN SURVEY DTD 2023). DEEPER THAN CHARTED. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH 10MTRS ABOVE.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1881 BY S RAVENSCROFT, J BOWEN & WINSFORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SALT UNION LTD (J MONKS). ONE BOILER, 2 CYLINDER DIRECT (?SIMPLE EXPANSION) ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR LIVERPOOL. FOUNDERED IN WNW FORCE 6. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED, BOWS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 43.089 N,3 13.375 W
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FAQ

Where is the PERU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PERU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.089 N,3 13.375 W.

How deep is the PERU (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PERU (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.089 N,3 13.375 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PERU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PERU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the PERU (PROBABLY) sink?

The PERU (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 1, 1899.

When was the wreck of the PERU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PERU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the PERU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PERU (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PERU (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PERU (PROBABLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the PERU (PROBABLY)?

The PERU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 142 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERU (PROBABLY)?

The PERU (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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