Plm 4 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Plm 4 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.75 N,0 53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.129167
  • Longitude: -0.883333
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PLM 4
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 77.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2640
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2000

Surveying Details

1918 WK IN 500745N, 005300W. (MASTERS POSN, DOCKET M4949). 1918 WK IN APPROX 500300N, 010300W. (PORTSMOUTH AP REPORT). POSN ACCEPTED AS APPROX 500745N, 005300W FOR FILING ONLY. H2537/28 20.8.28 WK NOT CHARTED. 22.8.91 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6857 & NOT IN FR WK RECORDS. AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK [19781] IN 500827N, 004957W]. 15.6.07 DOES NOT EXIST. RECORD CANCELLED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOC. NATIONALE D'AFFRETEMENTS. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PLM 4 wreck located?

The PLM 4 wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.75 N,0 53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PLM 4?

The seabed around the PLM 4 lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the PLM 4 sink?

The PLM 4 sank on Dec 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PLM 4 discovered?

The wreck of the PLM 4 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PLM 4 belong to?

The PLM 4 belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PLM 4?

The PLM 4 had a tonnage of 2640 tons.

What type of wreck is the PLM 4?

The PLM 4 is classified as a steam ship.

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