Perm (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Perm (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.285 N,3 40.988 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.138083
  • Longitude: -3.683133
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 71.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 10
Tonnage 1112
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 3M S OF PRAWLE POINT. (LL WW1). H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 WK IN 500815N, 034015W. HEIGHT 38FT, BREADTH 120FT, LENGTH 400FT. LIES ENE/WSW. WRECK IS OF A THREE ISLAND TYPE MERCHANT SHIP. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45) H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500812N, 034018W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500818N, 034018W. LENGTH 400FT, BREADTH 120FT, HEIGHT 120FT. (AUBD 302/38, C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 500824N, 034100W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 33FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 23FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950, SURVEY [38881]). CHART AS WK 33FMS (60MTRS). BR STD. H4514/76 19.1.77 H4514/76 19.1.77 WK IN 500818.52N, 034055.26W [OGB] USING DECCA. RUN OVER WK WITH E/S ON 11.1.77 AT 1200HRS. DRIFTING NW/SE OVER WK. HEIGHT OF WK 18FT IN A GENERAL DEPTH OF 37FMS. (T ALLEN, 12.1.77). CHART AS WK 32FMS (59MTRS) [LAT]. BR STD. H1936/80 1.10.80 H1936/80 1.10.80 EXAM'D 17.3.81 IN 500814N, 034057W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. ABOUT 40MTRS LONG, LYING NE/SW. GIVES GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM E & W, FAIR FROM N & S. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). AMEND TO WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H5982/82 10.2.83 H5982/82 10.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 500818N, 034101W [OGB], USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 3.10.85 3.10.85 LOCATED IN 500822N, 034051W [OGB] USING DECCA. HEIGHT ABOUT 12FT. (J BOWEN, TELECON). NCA. HH091/059/01 4.5.05 HH091/059/01 4.5.05 EXAM'D 19.7.04 IN 5008.285N, 0340.988W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.0 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS WITH BOWS ?N. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 60MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DET FORENEDE DAMPSKIBS SELSKAB. TWO BOILERS, FOUR CYLINDER COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ST MALO. TORPEDOED BY U-57. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ?BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 8.285 N,3 40.988 W
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FAQ

Where is the PERM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PERM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.285 N,3 40.988 W.

How deep is the PERM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PERM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.285 N,3 40.988 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PERM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PERM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the PERM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PERM (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PERM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PERM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the PERM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PERM (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the PERM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PERM (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the PERM (POSSIBLY)?

The PERM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1112 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERM (POSSIBLY)?

The PERM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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