Peerless (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peerless (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 9.04 N,7 31.046 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.150667
  • Longitude: -7.517433
Wreck Depth 119 m
Water Depth 132 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEERLESS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3112
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 60 MILES SW FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 4910000N, 073230W. H4847/71 9.5.72 LOCATED IN 490900N, 073100W USING DECCA. STANDS 23FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 435FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS LTD., 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 65FMS [119MTRS]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 1978

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY ENEMY SUBMARINE 60 MILES SW FROM BISHOP ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LISBON TO MANCHESTER. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.04 N,7 31.046 W.

How deep is the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 119 meters and is located at coordinates 49 9.04 N,7 31.046 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 132 meters deep.

When did the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY)?

The PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3112 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEERLESS (POSSIBLY)?

The PEERLESS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.