Pegasus Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Pegasus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 18.854 N,4 39.052 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 12.44 m |
| Water Depth | 18 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PEGASUS |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 6.4 m |
| Sonar Length | 4.8 |
| Sonar Width | 5.2 |
| Shadow Height | 2.8 |
| Orientation | 91 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 8, 2001 |
| Original Detection Year | 2001 |
| Last Detection Year | 2020 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH232/470/03 12.9.01 SANK IN 5018.7N, 0438.9W [WGD]. (MRSC BRIXHAM, TLX DTD 8.9.01). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. SEP 2020/000287353 25.11.20 WRECK LOCATED 27.4.20 IN POSITION 5018.854N, 0439.052W [WGD], LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.44 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 15 MTRS, LENGTH 4.8 MTRS, WIDTH 5.2 MTRS, HEIGHT 2.8 MTRS, ORIENTATION 091 DEGS. (HI1678, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY LTD). AMEND DW 12.4 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER QUICKLY AND SANK IN MODERATE SEAS. PASSAGE MEVAGISSEY FOR FOWEY. CREW OF SIX RECOVERED.
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- Kantoeng (Part Of) Wreck 203.3 M
- Kantoeng (Part Of) Wreck 891.7 M
- Mary Wreck 1553.9 M
- Helena Anna Wreck 1714 M
- Other Wreck 48019 3550.6 M
- Nicholine (Ph172) Wreck 4885.4 M
- Par Time And Tide Bell Wreck 4968.2 M
- Lancaster Wreck 6277 M
- Orchis Wreck 6511.7 M
- Merchant Vessel Wreck 48780 7922.9 M
General Comments
OPEN BOAT WITH CUDDY