Pelinaion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pelinaion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 21.347 N,64 38.606 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.355783
  • Longitude: -64.643433
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PELINAION
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 4291
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source local port authority
Markers MARKED BY MOORING BUOY CLOSE E
Surveying Details H01572/44 2.6.44 ST IN POSN 141DEG, 6.6CABLES FROM ST. DAVID'S HEAD LTHO [322147N, 643900W] OR, 322121N, 643843W. (KHM BERMUDA). - NM BLOCK 1287/44. H5753/59 25.11.59 DW IN 322116N, 643833W. (HMS VIDAL). BR STD. H6160/59 9.3.62 DELETED. (HMS VIDAL 1961). - NM 482/62. HH686/425/01 8.4.94 EXISTENCE CONFIRMED. SHOWN ON BERMUDA MARITIME CONSERVATION BOOKLET WITH 500MTRS RADIUS FISHERIES [PROTECTED AREAS] ORDER [1990] DESIGNATED 'YEAR ROUND PROTECTION AREA' IN 322118N, 643824W APPROX. REPORTED TO BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AT LOWEST TIDAL LEVEL AND MARKED BY MOORING BUOY. (DEPT OF MARINE & PORTS SERVICES LTR DTD 28.2.94). INS AS DW IN 322116N, 643833W. BR STD. 25.10.95 [WGD] POSN 322120N, 643835.6W: NC 868. SEP 2017/000093349 4.5.17 POSN 3221.35N, 6438.61W [WGD]. (BERMUDA GOVT. EMAIL DTD 13.04.17). SHOWN WITH CIRCULAR RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 500M, FISHING AND ANCHORING PROHIBITED.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY RUSSEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G J KTISTAKIS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 384NHP. PASSAGE TAKORADI FOR BALTIMORE. WENT ASHORE NEAR ST DAVID'S HEAD, BERMUDA AND BROKE IN TWO. (DODS).

General Comments

Rest'D area 500m. No fishing/anchoring

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 21.347 N,64 38.606 W
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FAQ

Where is the PELINAION wreck located?

The PELINAION wreck is located at coordinates 32 21.347 N,64 38.606 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PELINAION?

The seabed around the PELINAION lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PELINAION sink?

The PELINAION sank on Jan 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PELINAION discovered?

The wreck of the PELINAION was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PELINAION belong to?

The PELINAION belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PELINAION carrying?

The PELINAION was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PELINAION?

The PELINAION had a tonnage of 4291 tons.

What type of wreck is the PELINAION?

The PELINAION is classified as a steam ship.

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