Peveril Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peveril Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.247 N,4 10.753 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.987450
  • Longitude: -4.179217
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEVERIL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 15
Tonnage 595
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1899
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3944/88 7.2.91 BROKEN-UP WK EXAM'D 28.11.90 IN 535915.6N, 041043.2W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER AND HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.2 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. ORIENTATION ROUGHLY 015/195DEG. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 466). - NM 551/91. HH100/351/07 27.9.93 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK OF SS PEVERIL WHICH WAS REPORTED SUNK 14 MILES SSE OF DOUGLAS HEAD. (A. CORKHILL, 19.9.93). HH100/351/09 18.5.95 LOCATED IN 535915N, 041043W [OGB]. A BROKEN UP WRECK WITH LARGE BOILERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WRECKAGE. THESE ARE THE HIGHEST POINT. ITEMS RECOVERED MARKED WITH 'ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET CO', THUS INDICATING THAT THIS IS MOST PROBABLY THE WK OF THE PEVERIL. (K HURLEY). HH100/351/10 17.10.95 AN OLD STEAM SHIP, WELL COLLAPSED WITH THE ENGINE AND BOILERS STANDING 3MTRS HIGH. BROKEN POTTERY RECOVERED. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 9.10.95). HH100/351/15 23.11.99 LOCATED 5.7.99 IN 5359.247N, 0410.753W [WGD] USING DGPS. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 20.11.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS MONARCH WHILE ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO DOUGLAS. OWNED BY ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY. (A CORKHILL).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, HIGH POINT IS THE BOILERS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 59.247 N,4 10.753 W
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FAQ

Where is the PEVERIL wreck located?

The PEVERIL wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.247 N,4 10.753 W.

How deep is the PEVERIL and where exactly is it located?

The PEVERIL lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.247 N,4 10.753 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PEVERIL?

The seabed around the PEVERIL lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the PEVERIL sink?

The PEVERIL sank on Sep 16, 1899.

When was the wreck of the PEVERIL discovered?

The wreck of the PEVERIL was discovered in 1991.

What country did the PEVERIL belong to?

The PEVERIL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PEVERIL carrying?

The PEVERIL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PEVERIL?

The PEVERIL had a tonnage of 595 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEVERIL?

The PEVERIL is classified as a steam ship.

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