Persier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Persier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 53 N,17 9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.883333
  • Longitude: 17.150000
Water Depth 1800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name PERSIER
Type collier
Tonnage 3874
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 31.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 50M FROM C SPARTIVENTO, ITALY. [375530N, 170715E APPROX]. NCA. 19.8.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED, AMENDED POSN: 375300N, 170900E. (LLWW1). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF FOR TARANTO. SUNK BY U-BOAT. ONE CREW LOST. (WW1SL & LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PERSIER wreck located?

The PERSIER wreck is located at coordinates 37 53 N,17 9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PERSIER?

The seabed around the PERSIER lies at approximately 1800 meters deep.

When did the PERSIER sink?

The PERSIER sank on Dec 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PERSIER discovered?

The wreck of the PERSIER was discovered in 1917.

What cargo was the PERSIER carrying?

The PERSIER was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the PERSIER?

The PERSIER had a tonnage of 3874 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERSIER?

The PERSIER is classified as a collier.