Pennsylvania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pennsylvania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 44.841 N,3 4.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.747350
  • Longitude: -3.067583
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENNSYLVANIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3759
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1931
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5986/31 26.8.31 POSN 584430N, 030400W. (LL, 21.8.31). 25.2.72 REPORTED IN 584452N, 030335W ON W SIDE OF SWONA ISLAND, JUST BELOW & TO THE W OF A ROCK PINNACLE WHICH IS AWASH AT LW. FROM PINNACLE TO WK A DROP OF 40FT. THE SEABED THEN SLOPES STEEPLY TO 90FT. STERN, PROP SHAFT, ENGINES & KEEL LIE AT BASE OF PINNACLE & PARTS SCATTERED DOWN THE SLOPE WESTWARD. LITTLE OF WK LEFT & GREATER PART COVERED WITH THICK SEA WHIP. OWNED BY SYNDICATE OF FARMERS & FISHERMEN OF WICK. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS LTD, 1971). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 1907 BY W DOBSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET FORENEDE DAMPS, SELSK. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 361NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYEN. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR COPENHAGEN. STRUCK ROCKS AND SANK IN FOG. LATER BROKE UP AND BECAME A CTL. (SIBI).

General Comments

ONLY FRAGMENTS REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the PENNSYLVANIA wreck located?

The PENNSYLVANIA wreck is located at coordinates 58 44.841 N,3 4.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENNSYLVANIA?

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

When did the PENNSYLVANIA sink?

The PENNSYLVANIA sank on Jul 27, 1931.

When was the wreck of the PENNSYLVANIA discovered?

The wreck of the PENNSYLVANIA was discovered in 1931.

What country did the PENNSYLVANIA belong to?

The PENNSYLVANIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PENNSYLVANIA carrying?

The PENNSYLVANIA was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the PENNSYLVANIA?

The PENNSYLVANIA had a tonnage of 3759 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENNSYLVANIA?

The PENNSYLVANIA is classified as a steam ship.

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