Pegasus Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Pegasus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 40.25 N,1 45.463 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PEGASUS |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 20, 1843 |
| Original Detection Year | 1843 |
| Last Detection Year | 2002 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H1280/77 2.3.77 FOUNDERED ON GOLDSTONE ROCKS, STIEL REEF, FARNE IS. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). POSN 554015N, 014522W FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/915/01 21.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 21, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
FOUNDERED ON GLADSTONE ROCK WITH LOSS OF 54 LIVES. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)
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