Penrose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Penrose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.203 N,5 28.657 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.103383
  • Longitude: -5.477617
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENROSE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1999
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH232/410/03 20.12.99 SANK IN 5006.127N, 0528.517W [OGB]. (MRCC FALMOUTH, FAX DTD 16.12.99). NCA YET. HH232/410/03 4.1.00 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED IN 5006.168N, 0528.597W [OGB]. WK IS INTACT ON A FLAT SAND/SHALE SEABED IN 27MTRS AT HW. DEPTH OVER WK ESTIMATED TO BE 20MTRS. MARKED BY LARGE ORANGE BUOY. WILL BE RECOVERED IF NOT RENDERED UNSALVABLE BY THE WEATHER. WILL IMFORM FURTHER. (MOJO MARINE, FAX DTD 28.12.99). NCA YET. HH232/410/03 10.2.00 WK STILL IN POSITION, NO SALVAGE ACTION YET STARTED. OWNERSHIP OF WK BEING CLARIFIED. (TELECON, HM PENZANCE/RNW 10.2.00). OWNER CONFIRMED AS MR ELLIS. (CORNISH FISHING VESSELS INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD FAX DTD 9.2.00) INS AS USC 12MTRS IN 5006.168N, 0528.597W [OGB]. - NM 1083/00. HH232/410/03 29.11.00 WK RECOVERED IN TWO STAGES USING DIVERS AND FV CORNISHMAN. KEEL, GEARBOX AND SHAFT RECOVERED ON 5.3.00. SECOND ATTEMPT ON 17.3.00 RECOVERED THE ENGINE, DEADWOOD AND WHEELHOUSE COMPLETE. CONFIRMED BY MASTER OF CORNISHMAN. DCS3 EXAMINATION OF THE AREA SHOWS NO EVIDENCE OF THE WK REMAINS. (HMSML GLEANER, HN DTD 13.11.00). AMEND TO LIFT. - NM 4966/00. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK DUE TO OVERLOAD OF FISH. CREW OF 3 RECOVERED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the PENROSE wreck located?

The PENROSE wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.203 N,5 28.657 W.

How deep is the PENROSE and where exactly is it located?

The PENROSE lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.203 N,5 28.657 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENROSE?

The seabed around the PENROSE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the PENROSE sink?

The PENROSE sank on Dec 16, 1999.

When was the wreck of the PENROSE discovered?

The wreck of the PENROSE was discovered in 1999.

What country did the PENROSE belong to?

The PENROSE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PENROSE?

The PENROSE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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