Perra (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Perra (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.545 N,2 20.077 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.975750
  • Longitude: -2.334617
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERRA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 14.6
Orientation 55
Tonnage 1688
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1916
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 15 MILES N OF CASQUETS. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17). H03738/44 6.10.44 H03738/44 6.10.44 NDW IN 495818N, 022030W. - FNM 2153/44. 22.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 495818N, 022030W. (C-IN-C PORSMOUTH, 22.3.45, AUBD 2669/36). SONAR CONTACT IN 495848N 021942W. (AUBD 2669/48). H03738/44 15.10.45 H03738/44 15.10.45 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H03504/51 13.9.51 H03504/51 13.9.51 WK LOCATED DURING SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY IN 495818N, 021954W USING DECCA. DIVED ON. A BARNACLE COVERED MERCHANT SHIP WITH A HIGH POOP IN STATE OF DISINTEGRATION. LENGTH 390-420FT, HEIGHT 42-58FT. ORIENTATED 055/235DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 28.1.80 28.1.80 SHOWN AS WK PA 40MTRS ON FR 878 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. HH090/496/01 11.10.90 HH090/496/01 11.10.90 EXAM'D 26.7.90 IN 495832.7N, 022004.6W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.6 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 14.6MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. LIES 055/235DEGS, IN ONE PIECE THOUGH APPARENTLY WITH BACK BROKEN ABOUT A THIRD OF THE LENGTH FROM SW END. HIGH POINTS ARE AT EACH END OF WK. A GOOD MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION WAS OBTAINED. A LONG RIBBON OF SAND EXTENDS 2500MTRS, ON BRG 250DEGS FROM WK. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/21 8.10.03 HH100/351/21 8.10.03 DIVED 29.5.03 IN 4958.526N, 0220.034W [WGD]. STANDS 13MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. UPRIGHT AND GENERALLY INTACT. DAMAGE TO STERN. PROPERROR PREVIOUSLY SALVAGED. ALL WINCHES AND ANCHORS IN PLACE. HOLD OPEN AND BALLAST (?CARGO) CLEARLY VISIBLE. (C R POOLE). NAME GIVEN AS 'ILLINOIS'. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF CASQUETS WHILE ON PASSAGE CASTRES URDIALES, BILBAO, TO CALAIS. (LL WW1).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, GENERALLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the PERRA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PERRA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.545 N,2 20.077 W.

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

The PERRA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.545 N,2 20.077 W.

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

The seabed around the PERRA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the PERRA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PERRA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 27, 1916.

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

The wreck of the PERRA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the PERRA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PERRA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PERRA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PERRA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PERRA (POSSIBLY)?

The PERRA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1688 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERRA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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