Plutus Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Plutus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 41.032 N,5 7.563 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 35 m |
| Water Depth | 56 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PLUTUS |
| Type | merchant vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 1189 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 24, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | 4.3.71 TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 9M NNW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN APPROX 504100N, 050730W [OGB]. 12.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 20FMS [35MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). - NE 2649. 31.12.75 PROBABLY UNKNOWN FF IN 504124N, 050712W. DETAILS TRANSFERRED TO WK RECORD 16962. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/799/02 22.11.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 9M NNW OF TREVOSE HEAD. 1 LIFE LOST. (WW1SL).
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