Pegu (Stern) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Pegu (stern) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.257 N,3 6.593 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.520950
  • Longitude: -3.109883
Wreck Depth -2 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEGU (STERN)
Type steam ship
Length 142 m
Width 18 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 11.8
Orientation 355
Tonnage 8183
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3347/58 16.3.59 ST IN 533115N, 030627W. (MDHB SURVEY K1720). BR STD. 8.8.73 IN DEC 1939 THE BOATS & 4 INCH GUN WERE REMOVED. HT 5FT ABOVE LBD. POSN 533113N, 030629W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 10.3.81 SHOWN AS ST DR 2.0MTRS IN 533113.5N, 030631W ON MDHC SURVEY JAN 81. (K8577/4). NE 1951. 7.11.11 LOCATED IN 5331.250N, 0306.589W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 12.1MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 13.0MTRS. LIES 170/370 DEGS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1345). NFS. AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000222576 2.10.20 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5331.255N, 0306.592W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 11.8MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2020) NFA. RSDRA2024000273813 19.09.24 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5331.25N, 0306.589W [WGD]. WRECK IDENTIFIED BUT NOT FULLY COVERED BY SURVEY, NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY DTD 19.09.24, H525.2). RETAIN AS CHARTED. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5331.25N, 0306.589W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.28MTRS. WRECK IDENTIFIED BUT NOT FULLY COVERED BY SURVEY, NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). NFA. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH -0.33MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). RETAIN DW -2.0MTRS. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH -0.33MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). RETAIN ST DRIES 2MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

27.11.39 STRANDED ON REVETMENT AND BROKE STERN. FLOATED FURTHER UP CHANNEL AND SANK ON 27.11.39. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH -0.33MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). RETAIN ST -2MTRS.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.257 N,3 6.593 W
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FAQ

Where is the PEGU (STERN) wreck located?

The PEGU (STERN) wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.257 N,3 6.593 W.

How deep is the PEGU (STERN) and where exactly is it located?

The PEGU (STERN) lies at a depth of about -2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.257 N,3 6.593 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEGU (STERN)?

The seabed around the PEGU (STERN) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the PEGU (STERN) sink?

The PEGU (STERN) sank on Nov 24, 1939.

When was the wreck of the PEGU (STERN) discovered?

The wreck of the PEGU (STERN) was discovered in 1939.

What cargo was the PEGU (STERN) carrying?

The PEGU (STERN) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PEGU (STERN)?

The PEGU (STERN) had a tonnage of 8183 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEGU (STERN)?

The PEGU (STERN) is classified as a steam ship.

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