Peggy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Peggy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.3 N,1 37.247 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.638333
  • Longitude: -1.620783
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEGGY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Cargo general and mixed goods,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1774
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/77 23.2.77 FOUNDERED ON S SIDE HARCAR ROCK. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). NCA. HH090/843/01 22.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. HH090/915/01 22.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1999

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LEITH. REPORTED AS CARRYING A VERY VALUABLE CARGO, BELONGING TO CHARLES SPALDING, A WELL KNOWN DIVER OPERATING FROM A DIVING BELL, WHO ACTUALLY WORKED THIS WK. ALL HANDS LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the PEGGY wreck located?

The PEGGY wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.3 N,1 37.247 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEGGY?

The seabed around the PEGGY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PEGGY sink?

The PEGGY sank on Dec 3, 1774.

When was the wreck of the PEGGY discovered?

The wreck of the PEGGY was discovered in 1977.

What country did the PEGGY belong to?

The PEGGY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PEGGY carrying?

The PEGGY was carrying general and mixed goods,wine.

What type of wreck is the PEGGY?

The PEGGY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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