Pegasus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pegasus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.68 N,1 25.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.978000
  • Longitude: 1.431567
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEGASUS (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 92
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7430/19 27.9.19 H7430/19 27.9.19 NDW LOCATED A HALF WSW OF NDW OF HMS ARETHUSA. (SNO HARWICH, TELECON). H7640/19 7.10.19 H7640/19 7.10.19 SANK IN A POSN ESE OF V TOWER. (MASTER). INS AS NDW. H7798/19 16.10.19 H7798/19 16.10.19 INS WK 2.5 FMS. (TH). H7798/19 H7798/19 HMS SCEPTIC EXAM'D WK NEAR CUTLER. BOTH MASTS STANDING. TOP MAST BROKEN OFF AND FLOATING ALONGSIDE. H253/25 9.1.25 H253/25 9.1.25 AMEND TO WK 15FT. BR STD. H1968/39 9.5.57 H1968/39 9.5.57 WRECK SWEPT IN 1950 BY ECES. CLEARED AT 19FT, FOUL AT 20FT. H6651/57 1.8.58 H6651/57 1.8.58 NOT FOUND BY CLOSE E/S SEARCH. (ECES). H1968/39 3.4.59 H1968/39 3.4.59 SWEPT BY SMLS 322 & 323 22.6.50. CLEAR AT 19FT, FOUL AT 20FT. (ECES 1950). INS WK 3FMS 1FT. NC 2693. 7.5.68 7.5.68 SHOWN ON NC1610 AS WKS 2FMS 3FT. 18.1.72 18.1.72 AMEND TO SW 5.8MTRS. NC 2693. H3186/73 11.5.73 H3186/73 11.5.73 LOCATED IN 515834N, 012554E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. ESTIMATED LENGTH 150FT, HEIGHT 2FT. (HMS NURTON WITH ISS 30.3.73). NCA. H3186/73 21.8.73 H3186/73 21.8.73 SEARCHED FOR & EXAMINED BY MS47 TRANSIT SONAR & CLOSE SOUNDING. NO SIGN OF WK, WITH FLAT BOTTOM & TWO ROCKY RIDGES RUNNING NW/SE. HMS HUBBERSTON ALSO INVESTIGATED & CONFIRMED NO WK BUT SMALL METALLIC OBJECTS INDICATING WK BROKEN UP. (HMS EGERIA 1973). DELETE. BR STD. H2915/83 26.3.85 H2915/83 26.3.85 EXAM'D 17.10.84 IN 515839N, 012600E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. NOT FOUND ON E/S. DCS3 TRACE INDICATES THAT WK IS APPARENTLY COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. (HMS EGERIA, HI 194). COVERED BY SHEAF FIELD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK WRECK (PRESUMED HMS ARETHUSA). LATER SANK AT ANCHOR. SEE ALSO SHEAF FIELD IN SAME POSN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 58.68 N,1 25.894 E
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FAQ

Where is the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.68 N,1 25.894 E.

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

The seabed around the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 25, 1919.

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

The wreck of the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What was the tonnage of the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY)?

The PEGASUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 92 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEGASUS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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