Peshawur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peshawur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.9 N,5 18.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.265000
  • Longitude: -5.310000
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PESHAWUR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 146.3 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 130
Shadow Height 17.3
Tonnage 7634
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 5.4.45 5.4.45 ASDIC CONTACT IN 541530N, 051900W. LENGTH 196FT, HT 14FT. (AUBD 318/23, ESCORT GROUP 21). H2112/75 4.2.75 H2112/75 4.2.75 WK LOCATED IN 541554N, 051836W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.4 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. SEABED OF SOFT GREY MUD. LENGTH 130MTRS, HEIGHT 17.3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). INS AS WK 40MTRS. - NM 396/75. H1310/82/5 5.2.82 H1310/82/5 5.2.82 REPD TO BE THE PESHAWUR. (R V BARR, 27.1.82). H5982/82 29.7.83 H5982/82 29.7.83 FF SHOWN IN 541555N, 051837W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C5, [1983].
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 500NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE MONTREAL & SYDNEY NS FOR BRITAIN. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-96 ON PORT SIDE AND LATER ON STARBOARD SIDE FORWARD OF THE BRIDGE. 13 LOST. (DODS & WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS).

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FAQ

Where is the PESHAWUR wreck located?

The PESHAWUR wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.9 N,5 18.6 W.

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

The PESHAWUR lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.9 N,5 18.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PESHAWUR?

The seabed around the PESHAWUR lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the PESHAWUR sink?

The PESHAWUR sank on Oct 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PESHAWUR discovered?

The wreck of the PESHAWUR was discovered in 1945.

What country did the PESHAWUR belong to?

The PESHAWUR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PESHAWUR carrying?

The PESHAWUR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PESHAWUR?

The PESHAWUR had a tonnage of 7634 tons.

What type of wreck is the PESHAWUR?

The PESHAWUR is classified as a steam ship.

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