Purk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Purk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 45.496 N,5 0.736 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.758267
  • Longitude: -5.012267
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PURK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Markers G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.14S
Surveying Details H0742/42 27.2.42 DW IN 554530N, 050040W [OGB], OR 053DEGS,7C FROM KILCHATTAN CH., MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.14S CLOSE S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - PFNM 321/42 & NM 438/42. H0724/42 11.4.42 WK HAS BEEN REMOVED. (LTR DTD 31.3.42) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE DW & BUOY. - NM 753/42.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2005
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 45.496 N,5 0.736 W
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FAQ

Where is the PURK wreck located?

The PURK wreck is located at coordinates 55 45.496 N,5 0.736 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PURK?

The seabed around the PURK lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PURK discovered?

The wreck of the PURK was discovered in 1942.