Palmyra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Palmyra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 6.911 N,5 28.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.115183
  • Longitude: -5.468017
Water Depth 118 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PALMYRA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 92 m
Width 13.4 m
Tonnage 1759
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1962
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 15.9.93 SHOWN AS NDW IN 480700N, 052800W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN, 1:345,000]. UNKNOWN WK IN 480658.9N, 052759W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS, GEN DEPTH 118MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585168). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/09 1.3.95 WK STATED AS BEING THE GERMAN SS 'PALMYRA'. THE VESSEL WAS BUILT AS THE 'FANGTURM' AND LATER RENAMED 'EMPIRE GALLOP' WHEN IT WAS INTERNED DURING WW11. AFTERWARDS IT WAS RETURNED TO THE GERMANS AND RENAMED 'PALMYRA'. IDENTIFIED BY BELL BEARING NAME 'EMPIRE GALLOP'. (R V MARTIN 27.2.95 & THE EMPIRE SHIPS). SEP 2009/000084718 17.8.09 SHOWN IN 4806.951N, 0528.059W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006, CORRECT TO NM 2537/09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2009000087931 7.9.09 NM ACTION. - NM 4996/09.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A.G. AS 'FANGTURM'. LATER RENAMED 'EMPIRE GALLOP' FOLLOWING INTERNMENT DURING WW2. LATER RETURNED TO GERMAN OWNERSHIP AND RENAMED. 'PALMYRA' OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BOCK, GODEFFROY & CO. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR ISTANBUL. SANK AFTER A COLLISION WITH THE `BRITISH MARINER' ABOUT 20M OFF USHANT. (R V MARTIN, DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the PALMYRA wreck located?

The PALMYRA wreck is located at coordinates 48 6.911 N,5 28.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PALMYRA?

The seabed around the PALMYRA lies at approximately 118 meters deep.

When did the PALMYRA sink?

The PALMYRA sank on Mar 27, 1962.

When was the wreck of the PALMYRA discovered?

The wreck of the PALMYRA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the PALMYRA belong to?

The PALMYRA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the PALMYRA?

The PALMYRA had a tonnage of 1759 tons.

What type of wreck is the PALMYRA?

The PALMYRA is classified as a steam ship.

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