N G Petersen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
N g petersen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.127 N,5 3.104 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.118783
  • Longitude: -5.051733
Wreck Depth 16.4 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name N G PETERSEN
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 72.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.1
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 130
Tonnage 1282
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 0015.0,310
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4672/21 29.7.21 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 50FT [LWS] IN 500706N, 050250W. (TH, 27.7.21). - NM 1373/21. H7860/30 4.12.30 EXAM'D IN 500705.5N, 050304W. SWEPT CLEAR 7FMS, FOUL 8FMS. LEAST DEPTH CONSIDERED TO BE 45FT. (HMS BEAUFORT, 18.11.30). - NM 2057/30. H2553/57 1.5.57 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS MAY 1957 TO OCT 1958. (NAVEAM 6036 & 6373). NCA. H01027/40 1.11.51 ACCEPTED POSN 500705N, 050304W, LEAST DEPTH 47FT. (LTR TO FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS, 1.11.51). H2331/60 16.8.61 LOCATED IN 500654N, 050252W APPROX USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 51FT IN 62FT. NO SCOUR. LIES NNW/SSE. (HMS MEDUSA, 1960). NCA. 26.3.79 LOCATED 15.11.72. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS WOODLARK). NCA. HH090/638/01 3.9.96 EXAM'D 29.9.94 IN 500705.4N, 050302.3W [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 18.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.9MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. DECOMPOSED AND BROKEN INTO TWO SECTIONS. DIVER REPORTS WK IN TWO SECTIONS WITH 3MTRS BETWEEN. FWD SECTION DISPLACED TO STBD BY A COUPLE OF METRES. LEAST DEPTH IS THE WHEELHOUSE AT THE AFTER END OF THE WK. FWD END OF WK IS ANGLED WITH BOWS DOWN. SAND IS DISCOLOURED BY THE SPILLAGE OF THE ORE CARGO. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 638). BR STD. HH100/351/15 16.2.00 DIVED IN 1994 IN 5007.101N, 0503.120W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 4MTRS. 1996 DESCRIPTION IS CORRECT. DEBRIS EXTENDS 15MTRS TOWARDS 310 DEGS. (J ROSEVEARE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY CARMICHAEL MACLEAN & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S VENDILA. PASSAGE CASTRO URDIALES FOR NEWPORT, WALES. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS SIRI.

General Comments

IN TWO SECTIONS, BOWS NW, DECOMPOSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 7.127 N,5 3.104 W
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FAQ

Where is the N G PETERSEN wreck located?

The N G PETERSEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.127 N,5 3.104 W.

How deep is the N G PETERSEN and where exactly is it located?

The N G PETERSEN lies at a depth of about 16.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.127 N,5 3.104 W.

How deep is the seabed around the N G PETERSEN?

The seabed around the N G PETERSEN lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the N G PETERSEN sink?

The N G PETERSEN sank on Mar 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the N G PETERSEN discovered?

The wreck of the N G PETERSEN was discovered in 1921.

What country did the N G PETERSEN belong to?

The N G PETERSEN belonged to DK.

What cargo was the N G PETERSEN carrying?

The N G PETERSEN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the N G PETERSEN?

The N G PETERSEN had a tonnage of 1282 tons.

What type of wreck is the N G PETERSEN?

The N G PETERSEN is classified as a steam ship.

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