Pegasus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pegasus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 41.345 N,9 10.431 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.689083
  • Longitude: -9.173850
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEGASUS
Type motor vessel
Length 49.4 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 399
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The UK Hydrographic Office surveying details for the underwater wreck PEGASUS located off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal at coordinates 38 41.345 N, 9 10.431 W show a least depth of 21 meters. Historical hydrographic surveys dating from 1966 to 2009 document the wreck position updates and chart adoptions by the UKHO and Portuguese authorities, establishing its final charted position in the waters near Lisbon.

Surveying Details

H1447/66 21.4.66 H1447/66 21.4.66 NDW IN 384117N, 091022W. (LISBON NM 124/66). - NM 784/66. H2455/65 15.6.68 H2455/65 15.6.68 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 21.6MTRS IN 384114N, 091023W USING HSA. (LISBON NM 1/16/68). - NM 1054/68. H2455/65 5.5.71 H2455/65 5.5.71 SHOWN AS WK 21.0MTRS IN 384115N, 091023W [LIS] ON PORTUGESE 73 [1970 EDN]. NE 3264. 21.7.00 21.7.00 SHOWN IN 3841.420N, 0910.350W [EUR] ON PORTUGESE 26304 [INT 1876] [1999 EDN 1:15,000, ADOPTION]. NC 3221. 3.8.09 3.8.09 SHOWN IN 3841.345N, 0910.431W [WGD] ON PORTUGUESE 26305 [INT 1877] [DEC '08 EDN, 1:15,000 ADOPTION]. NE 3222.

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FAQ

Where is the PEGASUS wreck located?

The PEGASUS wreck is located at coordinates 38 41.345 N,9 10.431 W.

How deep is the PEGASUS and where exactly is it located?

The PEGASUS lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 38 41.345 N,9 10.431 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEGASUS?

The seabed around the PEGASUS lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the PEGASUS sink?

The PEGASUS sank on Mar 22, 1966.

When was the wreck of the PEGASUS discovered?

The wreck of the PEGASUS was discovered in 1966.

What was the tonnage of the PEGASUS?

The PEGASUS had a tonnage of 399 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEGASUS?

The PEGASUS is classified as a motor vessel.

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