Peshawur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Peshawur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15 N,5 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.250000
  • Longitude: -5.233333
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PESHAWUR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 146.3 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 7634
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SANK 7M SE 0.25 E FROM BALLYQUINTIN POINT, CO DOWN. PA 541500N, 051400W. NCA. H2112/75 5.2.75 H2112/75 5.2.75 NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/74). AMEND TO DEAD. NCA. SEE WRECK IN 541554N, 051836W, WK NO.5068.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 500NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE MONTREAL & SYDNEY NS FOR BRITAIN. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-96 ON PORT SIDE AND LATER ON STARBOARD SIDE FORWARD OF THE BRIDGE. 13 LOST. (DODS & WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS).

General Comments

SEE WK NO.5068

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FAQ

Where is the PESHAWUR wreck located?

The PESHAWUR wreck is located at coordinates 54 15 N,5 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PESHAWUR?

The seabed around the PESHAWUR lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the PESHAWUR sink?

The PESHAWUR sank on Oct 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PESHAWUR discovered?

The wreck of the PESHAWUR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PESHAWUR belong to?

The PESHAWUR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PESHAWUR carrying?

The PESHAWUR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PESHAWUR?

The PESHAWUR had a tonnage of 7634 tons.

What type of wreck is the PESHAWUR?

The PESHAWUR is classified as a steam ship.

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