Peter Varkevisser (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Peter varkevisser (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 47.719 N,4 41.867 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.795317
  • Longitude: -4.697783
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 69
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1895
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/01 19.7.89 SMALL REEF IN 524742N, 044148W APPROX, ON WHICH LOTS OF SLATE LIE SCATTERED. NO EVIDENCE FOUND OF WRECKAGE. PROBABLY REMAINS OF OLD SV FROM PORTHMADOG. (MS DUKE, 5.7.89). NCA. HH100/351/02 1.12.89 CONSIDER THIS COULD BE THE REMAINS OF KETCH 'PETER VARKEVISSER'. (MS DUKE, 4.11.89). NCA. HH100351/02 12.1.90 SOME DOUBT NOW AS TO WHETHER THIS IS WHERE 'P VARKEVISSER' SANK. (MS DUKE, 11.12.89). NCA. HH100/351/06 29.3.92 REPD AS CARGO OF ROOFING SLATES SCATTERED AROUND AN UNCHARTED ROCK IN 524745N, 044131W. (C HOLDEN, 27.3.93). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2020/000039176 10.8.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1562). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1875. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F JONES, MILFORD HAVEN. PASSAGE PORTHMADOG FOR CARDIFF. FOUNDERED NEAR PENRHYN DU POINT IN ESE FORCE 10. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 47.719 N,4 41.867 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 13, 1895.

When was the wreck of the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) was carrying construction materials,stone.

What was the tonnage of the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY)?

The PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 69 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY)?

The PETER VARKEVISSER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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