Piriapolis (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Piriapolis (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 38.367 N,0 3.203 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 21 m |
| Water Depth | 23 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PIRIAPOLIS (POSSIBLY) |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1952 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority charts |
| Surveying Details | H2255/52 9.4.52 H2255/52 9.4.52 SHOWN AS WK 11FMS IN 493822N, 000310E [EUR] ON FR 4937. BR STD. 30.9.70 30.9.70 REPORT THAT RISDON BEAZLEY ULRICH HARMS LTD HAVE LOCATED THE 'PIRIAPOLIS' AND INTEND TO SALVE THE PROPELLER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. (TELECOM, BOT 30.9.70). AWAIT CONFIRMATION. 11.2.74 11.2.74 AMEND TO WK 20MTRS. NC 2146. 1.10.74 1.10.74 AMENDED SW 21.0MTRS IN 493825N, 000317E [EUR]. (FRENCH 6603). 31.7.80 31.7.80 AMENDED TO ABEY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 25.4.01 25.4.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE WK RECORD [24789]. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 25, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED BY GERMAN A/C DURING THE EVACUATION OF BRITISH FORCES FROM FRANCE. (DODS).
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- Motor Vessel Wreck 21426 2041.3 M
- Equipment Wreck 23264 2635.6 M
- Greif Wreck 3073.6 M
- Metal Wreck 21446 3152.6 M
- Other Wreck 7076 4001.5 M
- Hypolite Worms Wreck 4718.9 M
- Hippolyte Worms Wreck 4914.7 M
- Nord Deutscher Wreck 5046.9 M
- John Wreck 5127.3 M
- Obstruction Wreck 5211.8 M
General Comments
See Also: 24789