Pikepool (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pikepool (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.738 N,5 12.573 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.528967
  • Longitude: -5.209550
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.5 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 110.2
Sonar Width 18.3
Shadow Height 11.4
Orientation 94
Tonnage 3683
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 7.3.45 7.3.45 POSN 513148, 051142W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 2.4.45 2.4.45 POSN 513212N, 051230W. GOOD SONAR CONTACT & GOOD POSN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 513130N, 051230W. GOOD SONAR CONTACT AND GOOD POSN. LENGTH 180 FT, HEIGHT 42FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 3.12.51 3.12.51 SHOWN AS F 25FMS IN 513142N, 051218W ON SURVEY [E8262]. NC 1478. 6.1.67 6.1.67 NOW SHOWN AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. 7.8.72 7.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 23M ESE OF SMALLS LT HO. (WW2SL) GIVES POSN 513422N, 050554W. NCA. H529371 18.12.72 H529371 18.12.72 AMEND WK USC 15MTRS. NC 1478. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PA 25MTRS IN 513422N, 050554W. NC 1178. 8.6.78 8.6.78 POSN AMENDED TO 513430N, 050525W [MIDPOINT]. NC 1178. H1921/80 31.3.80 H1921/80 31.3.80 LOCATED IN 513143N, 051227 [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP] BY HMS FOX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. LENGTH 115MTRS, LYING E/W. UPRIGHT WITH NO SCOUR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H5001/72 21.11.80 H5001/72 21.11.80 EXAM'D 22.5.78 IN 513142N, 051234W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57-59MTRS. SLIGHT SCOUR. DCS3 HT 18MTRS. LYING 090/270DEGS. SUBSTANTIAL WK. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 63B/77). DCS3 HT DOUBTFUL. RETAIN WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.12.11 2.12.11 LOCATED 15.4.10 IN 5131.738N, 0512.573W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.97 IN GEN DEPTH 59.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 110.2MTRS, WIDTH 18.3MTRS, HT 11.43MTRS. LIES 094/274 DEGS WITH BOWS E. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). UPRIGHT, INTACT. AMEND WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY ROPER AND SONS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POOL SHIPPING CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 301 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR BARRY. MINED. 16 MEN LOST, THE SURVIVORS BEING TWO DAYS ADRIFT IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL BEFORE BEING RECOVERED. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.738 N,5 12.573 W.

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

The PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.738 N,5 12.573 W.

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

The seabed around the PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) sink?

The PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 22, 1940.

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

The wreck of the PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY)?

The PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3683 tons.

What type of wreck is the PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY)?

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

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