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
  • Latitude: 49.639450
  • Longitude: 0.053383
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
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2001

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].

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY GERMAN A/C DURING THE EVACUATION OF BRITISH FORCES FROM FRANCE. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 24789

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FAQ

Where is the PIRIAPOLIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PIRIAPOLIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 38.367 N,0 3.203 E.

How deep is the PIRIAPOLIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PIRIAPOLIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 49 38.367 N,0 3.203 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PIRIAPOLIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PIRIAPOLIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PIRIAPOLIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PIRIAPOLIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1952.

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