Plutus Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Plutus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 41.432 N,5 7.263 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 35 m |
| Water Depth | 56 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PLUTUS |
| Type | merchant vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 1189 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 24, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | 10.1.69 FISHERMANS FASTENER ALMOST CERTAIN TO BE A WRECK IN 504124N, 050712W USING DECCA. (R DAVIS SUB-AQUA). - NCA. 2.5.77 TRAWL LOST ON FISHERMENS FASTENER - BELIEVED WRECK IN 504114.4N, 050709W USING DECCA. (E.GILES, 14.4.77). - NCA. H1247/69 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC 35MTRS IN 504124N, 050712W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NC 1178. H2979/74 15.2.79 TWO FFS REPD IN 504054N, 050711W AND 504136N, 050722W USING DECCA. (E.GILES, 16.5.77). - NFA. HH090/799/02 22.11.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 22, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 9M NNW FROM TREVOSE HEAD 1 LIFE LOST. (WW1MSL).
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