Hms Pakenham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms pakenham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 26 N,12 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.433333
  • Longitude: 12.500000
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HMS PAKENHAM
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 105.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 1540
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 12.5.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 372600N, 123000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED, FEB 1952). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1942 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE. HIT & BADLY DAMAGED WHEN ENGAGED AGAINST ITALIAN DESTROYERS OFF THE W COAST OF SICILY. IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TAKE HER IN TOW, SO SHE WAS SUNK BY SHIPS IN COMPANY. 10 MEN WERE LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PAKENHAM wreck located?

The HMS PAKENHAM wreck is located at coordinates 37 26 N,12 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PAKENHAM?

The seabed around the HMS PAKENHAM lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the HMS PAKENHAM sink?

The HMS PAKENHAM sank on Apr 16, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS PAKENHAM discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PAKENHAM was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS PAKENHAM belong to?

The HMS PAKENHAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PAKENHAM?

The HMS PAKENHAM had a tonnage of 1540 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PAKENHAM?

The HMS PAKENHAM is classified as a destroyer.

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