Pegasus (Possibly) Wreck

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Pegasus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.977 N,4 34.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.366283
  • Longitude: -4.568300
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEGASUS (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 32.4
Sonar Width 15.5
Shadow Height 1.3
Tonnage 1164
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1886
Original Detection Year 1886
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details GROUNDED IN HOLYHEAD BAY. (LL). POSN 532200N, 043400W FOR FILING ONLY. 10.3.14 10.3.14 EXAM'D 17.11.13 IN 5321.977N, 0434.098W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.03 IN GEN DEPTH 9.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 32.4MTRS, WIDTH 15.5MTRS, HT 1.27MTRS. TWO PROTRUDING OBJECTS, THE NORTHERN SITS IN A SMALL SCOUR. COULD BE NATURAL FEATURES OR DEBRIS. POSSIBLE DEBRIS FIELD TO THE NE. DIMENSIONS ARE FOR THE AREA OF POSSIBLE WRECKAGE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). PROBABLE SEABED ITEMS. INS AS OBSTN 8MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1867 BY LAWRENCE, NOVA SCOTIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W P WILLIAMS, BANGOR. PASSAGE SAPELO, GEORGIA FOR LIVERPOOL. WRECKED IN NW X N FORCE 9-12. CREW OF 21 RECOVERED BY COXSWAIN EDWARD JONES, HOLYHEAD LIFEBOAT, WHO WON AN RNLI SILVER MEDAL. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

MINOR SHOAL FEATURE WITH ?DEBRIS TO NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 21.977 N,4 34.098 W
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FAQ

Where is the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.977 N,4 34.098 W.

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

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.977 N,4 34.098 W.

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

The seabed around the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 9, 1886.

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

The wreck of the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1886.

What country did the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY)?

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1164 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY)?

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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