Pacific (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Pacific (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 10.185 N,1 27.727 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 53.169750
- Longitude: 1.462117
|
| Wreck Depth |
17.96 m
|
| Water Depth |
24 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
98.8 m |
| Width |
13.4 m |
| Draught |
7 |
| Sonar Length |
99.1 |
| Sonar Width |
30.5 |
| Shadow Height |
5.9 |
| Orientation |
115 |
| Tonnage |
2816 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 9, 1943
|
| Scour Dimensions |
017.0,,000.3,035.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1992 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 26, 2000 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck known as the PACIFIC is an underwater obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk, United Kingdom. The site is situated at coordinates 53 10.185 N, 1 27.727 E. Detailed hydrographic surveys confirmed the wreck as a broken and partially buried vessel. The structural dimensions are 99.1 meters in length, 30.5 meters in width, and 5.9 meters in height. The wreck lies at an orientation of 115/295 degrees, resting in a general water depth of 24 meters. The latest survey recorded a least depth of 17.96 meters over the obstruction, which features a scour of 17 meters long and 0.3 meters deep. Historical survey data from the UK Hydrographic Office notes the site has been examined multiple times since 1960, evolving from a vague reported position to a precisely mapped underwater wreckage site.
Surveying Details
H03210/45 22.9.60 CONSIDERED SUNK IN VICINITY 531000N, 012000E. VERY APPROX. (C IN C CHATHAM, 15.6.45). NCA. H4729/62 4.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). HH090/524/01 15.1.92 EXAM'D 16.8.91 IN 531010N, 012750E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [5 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.9, FOUL AT 19.4MTRS, BUT SWEEP NOT COMPLETED DUE DETERIORATING WEATHER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.86 IN GEN DEPTH 23.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 118/290 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). INS AS WK 17.8MTRS. - NM 387/92. HH090/561/01 6.11.92 EXAM'D 6.11.92 IN 531009.7N, 012749.8E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS, LENGTH 105MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEG. SEA STATE PRECLUDED DRIFT SWEEP. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 560). NCA. HH090/560/01 11.11.93 EXAM'D 2.7.93 IN 531009.8N, 012749.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.4, FOUL AT 17.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK - BOTH SECTIONS SWEPT. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 560). AMEND TO SW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4100/93. SEP 2018/000212985 11.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5310.185N, 0127.727E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 99.1MTRS, WIDTH 30.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 17MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 035 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 17.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
7.2.1943 LEFT SUNDERLAND IN CONVOY FOR LONDON ON 7.2.1943. CONVOY SCATTERED DUE BAD WEATHER ON 8.2.43 AND PACIFIC WAS NEVER SEEN AGAIN. (DOD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 10.185 N,1 27.727 E
Pacific (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Pacific (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 10.185 N,1 27.727 E.
How deep is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.96 meters and is located at coordinates 53 10.185 N,1 27.727 E.
How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.
When did the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) sink?
The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 9, 1943.
When was the wreck of the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1992.
What country did the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)?
The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2816 tons.
What type of wreck is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)?
The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS