Young Percy Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Young percy Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 50.026 N,2 19.886 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 41 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | YOUNG PERCY |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 45 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 28, 1915 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 1994 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 30MILES E BY N OF LOWESTOFT. (LLWW1). POSN 525000N, 022000E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD. PASSAGE LOWESTOFT FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY U-BOAT AND SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE SCUTTLING CHARGES. (LLWW1, SIBI).
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