Plym Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Plym Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.117 S,57 49.025 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.685283
  • Longitude: -57.817083
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PLYM
Type tug
Length 15.2 m
Width 3 m
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 7
Orientation 80
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 12, 2010

Surveying Details

13.11.68 ST SHOWN IN 514123S, 574904W ON ORIGINAL SURVEY DTD 1936. H6778/68 22.2.71 REMAINS TO BE SEEN IN 514123S, 574904W. VESSEL WAS CONDEMNED AT STANLEY. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 21.5.76 CONFIRMED BY PHOTOGRAPHY. (HMS ENDURANCE 22/76, DTD 14.3.76, INDEX NO 186). 5.10.78 STF SHOWN IN 514107S, 574845W [SAP] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1482 DTD 1978. 15.1.88 SHOWN IN 514106.7S, 574845.2W [SAP]. NE 1614. H2316/84 17.9.85 PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN FEB '85 SHOWS THAT DECKING REMAINS, & THAT HOLES HAVE APPEARED IN PLATING. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226A). HH090/977/01 7.5.02 LOCATED IN 5141.117S, 5749.025W [WGD] USING DGPS. LIES ON DRYING LINE. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS. INTACT. SURROUNDED BY THICK KELP BEDS OVERLYING PEBBLES. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 977). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 22.10.13 OBSERVED IN LISTED POSN. (FLEET HM UNIT, HI 1411). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1903 IN PLYMOUTH. USED AS HARBOUR TUG UNTIL 1929, WHEN CONVERTED INTO A LIGHTER. BEACHED IN 1930'S.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS EDIMENSIONS BY OBSERVATION

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 41.117 S,57 49.025 W
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FAQ

Where is the PLYM wreck located?

The PLYM wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.117 S,57 49.025 W.

When was the wreck of the PLYM discovered?

The wreck of the PLYM was discovered in 1936.

What type of wreck is the PLYM?

The PLYM is classified as a tug.

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