Porthkerry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Porthkerry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.036 N,0 8.593 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.617267
  • Longitude: -0.143217
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORTHKERRY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1920
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 1980

Surveying Details

SUNK 16M W BY S FROM BEACHY HEAD IN APPROX 503700N, 000830W. (WW1SL). H2537/28 18.8.18 H2537/28 18.8.18 WRECK NOT CHARTED. 23.7.71 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18 MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. 4.4.78 4.4.78 AMENDED TO USC PA 25.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1965/76 27.11.80 H1965/76 27.11.80 NOTHING FOUND IN AN AREA OF SANDWAVES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. R/P.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1911 BY J CROWN & SONS AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY PORTHCAWL STEAMSHIP CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 16M W BY S OF BEACHY HEAD. CAPTAIN & 6 CREW KILLED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the PORTHKERRY wreck located?

The PORTHKERRY wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.036 N,0 8.593 W.

How deep is the PORTHKERRY and where exactly is it located?

The PORTHKERRY lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.036 N,0 8.593 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORTHKERRY?

The seabed around the PORTHKERRY lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the PORTHKERRY sink?

The PORTHKERRY sank on May 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PORTHKERRY discovered?

The wreck of the PORTHKERRY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PORTHKERRY belong to?

The PORTHKERRY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PORTHKERRY?

The PORTHKERRY had a tonnage of 1920 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORTHKERRY?

The PORTHKERRY is classified as a steam ship.

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