Petersham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Petersham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.087 N,5 17.796 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.418117
  • Longitude: -5.296600
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETERSHAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.3 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 97.8
Sonar Width 30.5
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 148
Tonnage 3381
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 10M OFF TREVOSE HEAD. (DODS). GIVES POSN 502700N, 051400W APPROX. H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 NSC REPD 4.7.45 IN 502512N, 051730W. LENGTH 88FT, BREADTH 25FT, HEIGHT 24FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2). 19.1.78 19.1.78 WK LOCATED IN 502505N, 051742W USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED AS THE PETERSHAM. (E GILES). CHART AS NDW. NE 1178. H2979/74 22.2.79 H2979/74 22.2.79 FF REPD IN 502532N, 051729W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. 19.6.79 19.6.79 WK SHOWN IN 502505.5N, 051747W ON CHART SUPPLIED. DECCA USED. (R DAVIS). NCA. 20.9.88 20.9.88 'PETERSHAM' LOCATED IN 502505N, 051745W, USING DECCA, BUT BELL RECOVERED FROM WK HAD NAME 'CLINTON, HULL' ROUGHLY SCRATCHED ON IT. EMPTY SHELL CASES, IN BOXES, FOUND IN WRECKAGE. (MR BEECH, NEWQUAY SAC, TELECON). NCA. 22.11.11 22.11.11 LOCATED 22.3.10 IN 5025.087N, 0517.796W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.57 IN GEN DEPTH 39.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 97.8MTRS, WIDTH 30.5MTRS, HT 6.83MTRS. LIES 148/328 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-CLINTON. BUILT IN 1899 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WATT, WATTS & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 299NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR GLASGOW. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SPANISH SS SERRA. (SIBI).

General Comments

APPARENTLY COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 25.087 N,5 17.796 W
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FAQ

Where is the PETERSHAM wreck located?

The PETERSHAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.087 N,5 17.796 W.

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

The PETERSHAM lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.087 N,5 17.796 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PETERSHAM?

The seabed around the PETERSHAM lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the PETERSHAM sink?

The PETERSHAM sank on May 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PETERSHAM discovered?

The wreck of the PETERSHAM was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PETERSHAM belong to?

The PETERSHAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PETERSHAM carrying?

The PETERSHAM was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PETERSHAM?

The PETERSHAM had a tonnage of 3381 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETERSHAM?

The PETERSHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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