P.l.m. 25 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
P.l.m. 25 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18.519 N,1 11.282 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.308650
  • Longitude: 1.188033
Wreck Depth 17.92 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name P.L.M. 25
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 121.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 127.6
Sonar Width 36.9
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 5391
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,000.1,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SUNK 302 DEG, 5MILES FROM CROMER KNOLL LTV. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H0259/40 29.3.40 PFNM 789/40 ISSUED. H0259/40 14.5.40 INS AS DW IN 531900N, 011054E. - NM 1179/40. H0259/40 24.6.41 FOUND IN 531900N, 011054E. LIES ON EVEN KEEL, HEADING 288 DEG, WITH TWO MASTS SHOWING. (HMS FRANKLIN, 27.5.41). AMEND POSN. - NM 1451/41. H0259/40 12.8.48 EXAM'D IN 531832N, 011121E AFTER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 74FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 5FT. - NM 1796/48. H332/62 4.2.63 H4729/62 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. 26.11.74 AMEND TO SW 14MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/565/01 3.12.92 EXAM'D 1.10.92 IN 531830.7N, 011118.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.6, FOUL AT 17.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.1 IN GEN DEPTH 21.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING 120/300 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 565). - NM 45/92. SEP 2018/000212985 14.9.18 EXAM'D 29.3.18 IN 5318.519N, 0111.282E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 127.6MTRS, WIDTH 36.9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 110/290 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 17.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC NATIONALE D'AFFRETEMENTS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 532HP. MACHINERY AFT BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ST NAZAIRE. MINED.

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 18.519 N,1 11.282 E
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FAQ

Where is the P.L.M. 25 wreck located?

The P.L.M. 25 wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.519 N,1 11.282 E.

How deep is the P.L.M. 25 and where exactly is it located?

The P.L.M. 25 lies at a depth of about 17.92 meters and is located at coordinates 53 18.519 N,1 11.282 E.

How deep is the seabed around the P.L.M. 25?

The seabed around the P.L.M. 25 lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the P.L.M. 25 sink?

The P.L.M. 25 sank on Feb 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the P.L.M. 25 discovered?

The wreck of the P.L.M. 25 was discovered in 1940.

What country did the P.L.M. 25 belong to?

The P.L.M. 25 belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the P.L.M. 25?

The P.L.M. 25 had a tonnage of 5391 tons.

What type of wreck is the P.L.M. 25?

The P.L.M. 25 is classified as a steam ship.

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