Peter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Peter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
0 17.98 N,9 26.66 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 0.299667
  • Longitude: 9.444333
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETER
Type carrier
Flag MT
Tonnage 6940
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 2000
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.7.00 20.7.00 ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION. SALVAGE AGREEMENT SIGNED TO TAKE VESSEL IN TOW. (LLOYDS VOL.320). NCA. 20.7.00 20.7.00 VESSEL LIES IN A SUNKEN CONDITION IN THE VICINITY OF THE FAIRWAY BUOY OFF OWENDO. (LLOYDS VOL.321). NCA, POSN 0017.980N, 0926.660E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1975. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LANE ENTERPRISES. ON PASSAGE ?OWENDO FOR PORTUGAL. INVOLVED IN COLLISION WITH M BULK CARRIER/CONTAINER VESSEL 'ADELINE DELMAS'. ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. (LLOYDS VOL'S.320 & 321).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 0 17.98 N,9 26.66 E
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FAQ

Where is the PETER wreck located?

The PETER wreck is located at coordinates 0 17.98 N,9 26.66 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETER?

The seabed around the PETER lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the PETER sink?

The PETER sank on Jun 8, 2000.

When was the wreck of the PETER discovered?

The wreck of the PETER was discovered in 2000.

What country did the PETER belong to?

The PETER belonged to MT.

What cargo was the PETER carrying?

The PETER was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the PETER?

The PETER had a tonnage of 6940 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETER?

The PETER is classified as a carrier.