Peter Sif Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peter sif Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 26.419 N,5 7.616 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.440317
  • Longitude: -5.126933
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETER SIF
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 61 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1979
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3464/70 18.12.79 INSPECTED BY FRENCH NAVY DIVERS & FOUND IN GOOD ORDER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H3464/70 20.12.79 WK HAS BEEN MARKED BY OR LT BUOY, FL, IN 482627N, 050743W. (DIFRAP 48 07 79). NCA YET. H3464/70 15.1.80 NDW IN 482627N, 050745W. (BREST NM 79 49 41). - NM 226/80. H3464/70 7.3.80 DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY INSURERS AFTER TENDERS RECEIVED. (LL, 20.2.80). 16.10.84 MV 'PETER SIF' IN 482628N, 050734.5W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14585153). SHOWN AS NDW. NC 2964. 16.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. 6.8.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 482626.5N, 050742W ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 482627.5N, 050734.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985). INS AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 482627N, 050736W [EUR]. BR STD. H3774/81 21.1.87 WK USC 20MTRS, IN 482627N, 050736W. (FRENCH NM 86 49 18). NCA. 5.12.97 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7123 [1997 EDN]. BR STD. HH351/620/03 11.1.02 NOW WK 31MTRS IN 4826.474N, 0507.524W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 01 52 08). BR STD. 5.3.09 SHOWN IN 4826.414N, 0507.614W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 3RD SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4826.419N, 0507.616W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

20.2.80 LOST 2 CONTAINERS OVERBOARD IN BAD WEATHER AND DEVELOPED 10DEG LIST, WHILST ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR ISKENDERUN. STARTED TAKING IN WATER AND SOUGHT SHELTER IN BAIE DE LAMPAUL, WHERE SHE SANK. (LL, 20.2.80)

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FAQ

Where is the PETER SIF wreck located?

The PETER SIF wreck is located at coordinates 48 26.419 N,5 7.616 W.

How deep is the PETER SIF and where exactly is it located?

The PETER SIF lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 48 26.419 N,5 7.616 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PETER SIF?

The seabed around the PETER SIF lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the PETER SIF sink?

The PETER SIF sank on Nov 16, 1979.

When was the wreck of the PETER SIF discovered?

The wreck of the PETER SIF was discovered in 1979.

What country did the PETER SIF belong to?

The PETER SIF belonged to DK.

What cargo was the PETER SIF carrying?

The PETER SIF was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PETER SIF?

The PETER SIF had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETER SIF?

The PETER SIF is classified as a motor vessel.

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