Fort Pelly Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fort pelly Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 14 N,15 13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.233333
  • Longitude: 15.216667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FORT PELLY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.2 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7131
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 12.8.78 VESSEL SANK IN 371000N, 151800E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 3.3.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED; LOSS BOOKS STATE VESSEL WAS AT AUGUSTA. NCA, POSN 3714.000N, 1513.000E FOR FILING ONLY. 9.3.11 NO CLEAR POSN. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2011

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1942 BY YARROWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (SIR R ROPNER & CO.). WAS AT PORT AUGUSTA DURING THE ALLIED LANDINGS AT SICILY. SHE WAS ATTACKED BY GERMAN BOMBERS & SUSTAINED SEVERAL DIRECT HITS WHICH EXPLODED THE AMMUNITION, KILLING 40 MEN & WOUNDING MANY SURVIVORS. SHE EVENTUALLY SANK. (DODS, LLWW2, & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT PELLY wreck located?

The FORT PELLY wreck is located at coordinates 37 14 N,15 13 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT PELLY?

The seabed around the FORT PELLY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FORT PELLY sink?

The FORT PELLY sank on Jul 20, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT PELLY discovered?

The wreck of the FORT PELLY was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FORT PELLY belong to?

The FORT PELLY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT PELLY carrying?

The FORT PELLY was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the FORT PELLY?

The FORT PELLY had a tonnage of 7131 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT PELLY?

The FORT PELLY is classified as a steam ship.

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