Piriapolis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Piriapolis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 35.846 N,0 0.443 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.597433
  • Longitude: 0.007383
Wreck Depth 6.1 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PIRIAPOLIS
Type motor vessel
Flag BE
Length 132.9 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 150
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 15
Orientation 170
Tonnage 7340
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1940
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2001

Surveying Details

SUNK 237DEGS, 5.25M FROM ANTIFER LT. (LL WW2). H7561/49 6.1.50 H7561/49 6.1.50 WK, LEAST DEPTH 7MTRS [3FMS 5FT], IN 493548N, 000028E. (PARIS NM 46 12 49). - NM 2655/49. H659/60 2.9.60 H659/60 2.9.60 SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS IN 493548N, 000028E ON FR 4937. NCA. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 7.1MTRS IN 493548N, 000034E [EUR] ON FR 6603. NC 2146. NAMED 'PINAPOLIS' AND DESCRIBED AS BEING IN TWO PARTS. (FR WK RECORDS 1976). 22.11.79 22.11.79 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 7MTRS, IN 493548N, 000034E ON FR 6603 [AUG 1979 EDN]. NCA YET. 13.7.81 13.7.81 SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS IN 493548N, 000034E ON FR 6736 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. H3689/87 19.6.87 H3689/87 19.6.87 EXAM'D 25.5.87 IN 493554N, 000026E, USING HYDROSEARCH. VERTICAL HT 12.2 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LYING 000/180DEGS. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED DUE NEARBY FV. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS BULLDOG, EX. NORMINEX '87). HH351/352/01 26.7.89 HH351/352/01 26.7.89 LEAST DEPTH NOW 5.9MTRS. (DIFRAP 2703/89). NCA YET. WZ 773 ISSUED. 10.1.90 10.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS IN 493554N, 000032E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; STATED AS WK OF BELGIAN MV 'PIRIAPOLOS' IN 493553.5N, 000031.5E [+/-20MTRS]. IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. EXAM'D USING E/S. STANDS 14.2MTRS ABOVE SEABED, KEEL UPWARDS AND BROKEN IN TWO. HEADING SE/NW. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090027). NE 2146. HH351/352/01 12.7.90 HH351/352/01 12.7.90 LEAST DEPTH NOW 6.1MTRS. (FRENCH NM 90 20 20). - NM 2458/90. 15.10.01 15.10.01 POSN 4935.896N, 0000.523W [EUR]. LENGTH 150MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. HT BY DIVER 15MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. IN MANY PIECES. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2001). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY SOC. ANON. JOHN COCKERILL. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE MARITIME BELGE (LLOYD ROYAL). PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR ANTWERP. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT OFF LE HAVRE DURING THE EVACUATION OF BRITISH FORCES FROM FRANCE.

General Comments

KEEL UPWARDS AND BROKEN IN TWO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 35.846 N,0 0.443 E
Piriapolis on Wreck Map Piriapolis Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the PIRIAPOLIS wreck located?

The PIRIAPOLIS wreck is located at coordinates 49 35.846 N,0 0.443 E.

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

The PIRIAPOLIS lies at a depth of about 6.1 meters and is located at coordinates 49 35.846 N,0 0.443 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PIRIAPOLIS?

The seabed around the PIRIAPOLIS lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the PIRIAPOLIS sink?

The PIRIAPOLIS sank on Jun 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PIRIAPOLIS discovered?

The wreck of the PIRIAPOLIS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PIRIAPOLIS belong to?

The PIRIAPOLIS belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the PIRIAPOLIS?

The PIRIAPOLIS had a tonnage of 7340 tons.

What type of wreck is the PIRIAPOLIS?

The PIRIAPOLIS is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks