Penylan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Penylan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 6.25 N,6 22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.104167
  • Longitude: 6.366667
Water Depth 160 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PENYLAN
Type collier
Tonnage 3875
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 370615N, 062200E APPROX. (WW1SL). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM NEWPORT TO MALTA. SUNK BY A U-BOAT 5M W BY N FROM C. BOUGARONI. (WW1SL & LLWW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 6.25 N,6 22 E
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FAQ

Where is the PENYLAN wreck located?

The PENYLAN wreck is located at coordinates 37 6.25 N,6 22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PENYLAN?

The seabed around the PENYLAN lies at approximately 160 meters deep.

When did the PENYLAN sink?

The PENYLAN sank on Oct 19, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PENYLAN discovered?

The wreck of the PENYLAN was discovered in 1916.

What cargo was the PENYLAN carrying?

The PENYLAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PENYLAN?

The PENYLAN had a tonnage of 3875 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENYLAN?

The PENYLAN is classified as a collier.

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