Pilar De Larrinaga (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Pilar de larrinaga (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.928 N,6 2.703 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.148800
  • Longitude: -6.045050
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 55.76
Sonar Width 17.69
Shadow Height 6.42
Orientation 69
Tonnage 4136
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2022

Surveying Details

H1340/69 16.5.77 NOT FOUND DURING AREA & INTENSIVE SEARCH IN 521000N, 060700W. (HMS FAWN, HI 55/76). H3140/69 13.5.77 LOCATED 30.10.76 IN 520854.5N, 060240.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 8.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 080/260DEG. OVERALL LENGTH INCL DEBRIS 80MTRS. WK VERY BROKEN UP. (HMS FAWN, HI 55/76). INS AS WK 81MTRS. BR STD. 23.3.77 INVESTIGATED AGAIN 23.3.77. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81MTRS. DCS3 HEIGHT 11.5MTRS ON SMOOTH SEABED. SCOUR 2MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, LYING 045/225DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 44/75). SEP 2021/000080985 23.3.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 2.2.21 IN 5208.928N, 0602.703W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 82.08MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 86.5MTRS. LENGTH 55.76TRS, WIDTH 17.69MTRS, HT 6.42MTRS, ORIENTATION 069/249 DEGS. NFS. (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT - INFOMAR KRY17_02 SURVEY 2017). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MIGUEL DE LARRINAGA SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 431 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GALVESTON FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC-65 WITH LOSS OF 20 LIVES. REMAINDER OF CREW RECOVERED AND LANDED AT MILFORD. (SII).T.

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FAQ

Where is the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.928 N,6 2.703 W.

How deep is the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.928 N,6 2.703 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY)?

The PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4136 tons.

What type of wreck is the PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY)?

The PILAR DE LARRINAGA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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