Petersham (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Petersham (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 27.033 N,5 14.062 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 34 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PETERSHAM (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 103.3 m |
| Width | 14 m |
| Draught | 7.6 |
| Tonnage | 3381 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 5, 1918 |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | SANK 10M OFF TREVOSE HEAD. (DODS). GIVES POSN 502700N, 051400W APPROX. SANK IN 502700N, 051400W APPROX. (DOCKET M09877). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 19.1.78 19.1.78 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH. (E GILES). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE [16515]. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 25, 2011 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SPANISH SS SERRA 10M OFF TREVOSE HEAD WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM BILBAO TO CLYDE. (DODS).
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- Other Wreck 57265 937.9 M
- Acadian Wreck 2197.2 M
- Mefjord (Possibly) Wreck 2482.7 M
- Hugin Wreck 3000.5 M
- Steam Ship Wreck 28961 3177.5 M
- Fishing Farm Gear Haven Tanks Traps Wreck 48944 3412.4 M
- Other Wreck 57283 3610.6 M
- Other Wreck 57109 3676.6 M
- Rossmore (Possibly) Wreck 3705.1 M
General Comments
See Also: 16515