Porthkerry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Porthkerry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.803 N,0 18.858 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.630050
  • Longitude: -0.314300
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 45 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
Shadow Height 8
Tonnage 1920
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/88/30 28.6.88 WK LOCATED IN 503746N, 001846W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES ON SIDE IN 45-50MTRS AND STANDS ABOUT 8MTRS HIGH. BELL RECOVERED WHICH IDENTIFIES WK AS THE 'PORTHKERRY'. (P A VAN DER BOON). CHART AS USC 35MTRS. NE 1652. HH100/351/09 16.5.95 NOT LOCATED USING DGPS AND E/S. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 1988

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY J CROWN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PORTHCAWL SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 220 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORTLAND FOR SHEERNESS. TORPEDOED BY UB-40 WHILE PICKING UP THE CREW OF SS TYCHO, WHOSE BOATS WERE ALONGISDE. 7 MEN LOST, PLUS 15 FROM TYCHO. (SIBI).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, HT BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the PORTHKERRY wreck located?

The PORTHKERRY wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.803 N,0 18.858 W.

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

The PORTHKERRY lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.803 N,0 18.858 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORTHKERRY?

The seabed around the PORTHKERRY lies at approximately 45 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 cargo was the PORTHKERRY carrying?

The PORTHKERRY was carrying coal.

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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