Penelope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Penelope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 13 N,9 39 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.216667
  • Longitude: -9.650000
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENELOPE
Flag GR
Length 102 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3387
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H697/29 25.1.29 H697/29 25.1.29 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 391300N, 093900W. (LANDSEND RADIO TEL. DTD 24.1.29). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1989 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S PARAMYTHIOTI. ON PASSAGE FROM HUELVA TO BORDEAUX. COLLIDED WITH BRITISH SS 'HEATHSIDE' ON DENSE FOG & SANK. (DODDS).

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FAQ

Where is the PENELOPE wreck located?

The PENELOPE wreck is located at coordinates 39 13 N,9 39 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENELOPE?

The seabed around the PENELOPE lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the PENELOPE sink?

The PENELOPE sank on Jan 23, 1929.

When was the wreck of the PENELOPE discovered?

The wreck of the PENELOPE was discovered in 1929.

What country did the PENELOPE belong to?

The PENELOPE belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the PENELOPE?

The PENELOPE had a tonnage of 3387 tons.

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