Penstone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Penstone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.895 N,3 37.524 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.498250
  • Longitude: -3.625400
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENSTONE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 67
Tonnage 267
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sawdust/wood chips,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1948
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 130.0,,001.0,273
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H5827/48 3.8.48 WK 8FMS 2FT IN 532950N 033712W. (HMS SEAGULL, HN NO 5/48). BR STD. H1893/64 11.3.68 EXAM'D 23.9.67 IN 532952N, 033729W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84 FT IN GEN DEPTH 96FT. SCOUR DEPTH 97FT. SEABED SAND AND SMALL STONES. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 14/67 DTD 23.9.67). BR STD. 1.4.74 AMENDED TO WK 25MTRS. NC 1978. H1310/84/37 5.11.84 DIVED ON 18.9.84. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS PENSTONE FROM PHOTOGRAPHS AND PLANS. LIES IN 532951N, 033712W WITH BOWS SE. HIGHEST PART OF WK, THE FLYING BRIDGE DECK, HAD LEAST DEPTH (U) OF 25MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. (P L SMITH, 22.10.84). NCA. HH090/704/01 17.12.96 EXAM'D 8.6.96 IN 532953.4N, 033731.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 23.7, FOUL 24.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.2 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. CONSIDERABLE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. NO DEBRIS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 704). HH090/704/01 19.12.96 ERROR IN TIDAL REDUCTION OF HI 704. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. AMENDED TO WK 25.0MTRS. HH090/704/01 9.4.97 SWEPT CLEAR 23.6, FOUL 24.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.7MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 704). - NM 1614/97. 6.9.13 EXAM'D 30.5.13 IN 5329.900N, 0337.506E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.7 IN GEN DEPTH 29.4MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 24.0MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 067/247 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). SCOUR EXTENDS SOME 120MTRS E. UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS ENE. AMEND WK 24MTRS. RSDRA2022000310935 20.12.22 EXAM'D 30.5.13 IN 5329.895N, 0337.5246E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 24.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29.48MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 067/247 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 130MTRS, 0.97MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 273 DEGS. NFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY MANCHESTER DRY DOCK CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZILLAH SHIPPING & CARRYING CO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN MV VILLANGER. PASSAGE PENMAENMAWR FOR PRESTON.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 29.895 N,3 37.524 W
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FAQ

Where is the PENSTONE wreck located?

The PENSTONE wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.895 N,3 37.524 W.

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

The PENSTONE lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.895 N,3 37.524 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENSTONE?

The seabed around the PENSTONE lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the PENSTONE sink?

The PENSTONE sank on Jul 31, 1948.

When was the wreck of the PENSTONE discovered?

The wreck of the PENSTONE was discovered in 1948.

What country did the PENSTONE belong to?

The PENSTONE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PENSTONE carrying?

The PENSTONE was carrying sawdust/wood chips,stone.

What was the tonnage of the PENSTONE?

The PENSTONE had a tonnage of 267 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENSTONE?

The PENSTONE is classified as a steam ship.

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