Palmgrove Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Palmgrove Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52 N,7 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.866667
  • Longitude: -7.666667
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PALMGROVE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 13.9 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1915
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.9.75 3.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 56M W OF THE SCILLIES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14). NCA POSN 495500N, 075000W FOR FILING ONLY. 12.4.76 12.4.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 46M W BY N HALF N [287 DEGS] FROM BISHOPS ROCK. (WW1 BMSL). 26.3.07 26.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4952.00N, 0740.00W. (LLWW1). NCA, AMENDED POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-RADLEY. BUILT IN 1896 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO. LTD. SUNDERLAND. 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300HP, SINGLE SHAFT. 2 BOILERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDER & MAIR, GLASGOW. PASSAGE CLYDE FOR PORTO VECCHIO. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U38, 56 M W OF THE SCILLIES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14 , SIBI, LLWW1 & WW1 BMSL).

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FAQ

Where is the PALMGROVE wreck located?

The PALMGROVE wreck is located at coordinates 49 52 N,7 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PALMGROVE?

The seabed around the PALMGROVE lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the PALMGROVE sink?

The PALMGROVE sank on Aug 22, 1915.

When was the wreck of the PALMGROVE discovered?

The wreck of the PALMGROVE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the PALMGROVE belong to?

The PALMGROVE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PALMGROVE carrying?

The PALMGROVE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PALMGROVE?

The PALMGROVE had a tonnage of 3100 tons.

What type of wreck is the PALMGROVE?

The PALMGROVE is classified as a steam ship.

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