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
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.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2014

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).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE, SCOUR EXTENDS TO ENE

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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.

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