Plm 4 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Plm 4 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 8.461 N,0 50.079 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.141017
- Longitude: -0.834650
|
| Wreck Depth |
40 m
|
| Water Depth |
49 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
77.1 m |
| Width |
13.4 m |
| Draught |
7.9 |
| Sonar Length |
82 |
| Sonar Width |
22 |
| Shadow Height |
8.7 |
| Orientation |
60 |
| Tonnage |
2640 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 27, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
006.0,,001.1,180 |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 8, 2014 |
Surveying Details
SUNK IN 500745N, 005300W APPROX. (MASTER'S REPORT, DOCKET M4949), IN 500300N, 010300W. (AP PORTSMOUTH). ACCEPT MASTER'S POSN. H03737/44 10.11.44 NDW IN 500830N, 005018W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 2468/44. 9.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT REPORTED IN 500836N, 005030W ON 9.2.45 BY 17TH ESCORT GROUP. (AUBD 304/39). 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC 28MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 22.8.91 WK LOCATED IN 500832.5N, 004958W [EUR] [+/- 20MTRS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.7 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY DETECTED. (FR WK NO 18100033). CHART AS WK 46MTRS IN 500827N, 004957W [OGB]. NE 2450. 15.6.07 LIES IN 5008.537N, 0049.970W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). [WGD] POSN: 5008.482N, 0050.052W. BR STD. SEP 2014/000018243 29.1.14 LOCATED IN 5008.460N, 0050.074W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.46MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT APPROX 2MTRS. LIES NE/SW. (MMT, HN DTD 16.1.14 FOR HI 1430). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE. AMEND WK 42MTRS. 8.4.14 LOCATED IN 5008.461N, 0050.079W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.72 IN GEN DEPTH 49.4MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 6MTRS S. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 8.68MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, STBD SIDE FWD COLLAPSING. (NETSURVEY, HI 1430). AMEND WK 40MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1916 BY GREAT LAKES ENGINERING 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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 8.461 N,0 50.079 W
Plm 4 (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Plm 4 (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.461 N,0 50.079 W.
How deep is the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.461 N,0 50.079 W.
How deep is the seabed around the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.
When did the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) sink?
The PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 27, 1917.
When was the wreck of the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.
What cargo was the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY)?
The PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2640 tons.
What type of wreck is the PLM 4 (POSSIBLY)?
The PLM 4 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE, SCOUR EXTENDS TO ENE