Perseverance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Perseverance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.956 N,0 21.757 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.949267
  • Longitude: 0.362617
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PERSEVERANCE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 118
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H8203/19 SUNK 14M NW BY W FROM ST VALERY-EN-CANX. (BMVS). GIVES APPROX POSN 495700N, 002200E. H4984/74 6.3.78 WK, COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 495700N, 002200E. (FRENCH NM 78 02 33). CHART AS WK USC PA 11FMS [20MTRS]. BR STD. 30.6.81 DW SHOWN IN 495705N, 002200E ON FRENCH 6824 [1981 EDN]. NCA. H1271/86 5.11.86 WK USC PD 20MTRS SHOWN IN 495700N, 002200E ON FRENCH 6794 [1986 EDN]. HH226/350/01 19.1.90 WK USC PD 20MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6824 [2ND EDN 1989], & AS WK, ESTIMATED CLEARANCE 20MTRS, IN 495700N, 002200E [EUR], POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA] IN FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.18090157. CHART AS WK USC PA 20MTRS. NC 2451. 24.4.90 WK USC PD 20MTRS SHOWN IN 495700N, 002200E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN], & IN FRENCH WK RECORDS WITH AUTHORITY GIVEN AS BRITISH HYDRO [CORRECT TO JAN '90]. 20.8.98 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PD 20MTRS. NC 2613. 28.11.06 SHOWN IN 4956.947N, 0021.914E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7417 [2ND EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2148. 19.12.12 NOT SHOWN ON BA 2613 OR FR368570 [EDN 2.8]. AMEND DEAD. SEP 2016/000164367 27.9.16 SHOWN AS USC(PD) 20MTRS IN 4956.956N, 0021.757E [WGD] ON FRANCE 6968. [ED 4, COR TO 21.6.16]. INS USC(PD) 20MTRS.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2012

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL) SUNK BY SUBMARINE 14M NW BY N OF ST VALERY WHILST EN ROUTE FROM FOWEY TO ST VALERY. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PERSEVERANCE wreck located?

The PERSEVERANCE wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.956 N,0 21.757 E.

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

The PERSEVERANCE lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.956 N,0 21.757 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PERSEVERANCE?

The seabed around the PERSEVERANCE lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the PERSEVERANCE sink?

The PERSEVERANCE sank on Sep 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PERSEVERANCE discovered?

The wreck of the PERSEVERANCE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PERSEVERANCE belong to?

The PERSEVERANCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PERSEVERANCE carrying?

The PERSEVERANCE was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the PERSEVERANCE?

The PERSEVERANCE had a tonnage of 118 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERSEVERANCE?

The PERSEVERANCE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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