Pacific (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pacific (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 55.232 N,1 30.502 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.920533
  • Longitude: 1.508367
Wreck Depth 17.02 m
Water Depth 18 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 38
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 0.8
Tonnage 2816
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1943
Bottom Texture 7,6,17
Scour Dimensions 025.0,,001.0,130.0
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0243/39 29.11.45 UNKNOWN LOCATED 350.25 DEG 6.10M FROM HAPPISBURGH LTHO. THOUGHT TO BE PACIFIC. (CINC NORE, 28.11.45) H0243/39 7.2.46 INS AS DW. - NM 448/46 4.3.46 G CON WK BUOY, GPFL(3)G 10 SEC CLOSE NE. (THNM 25/46). - NM 775/46. 27.7.48 SWEPT CLEAR 31 FT, FOUL 32 FT IN 66 FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.7.48). 27.6.49 EXAM'D IN 525511N, 013034E. OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR 48 FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 55 FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 26.6.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 1599/49. 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 14MTRS. NC 106. 29.11.77 AMEND TO SW 14MTRS. NE 106. H1952/80 26.1.83 EXAM'D 14.7.82 IN 525513N, 013037E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.6 IN GEN DEPTHS 17.5 TO 18.5MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 1MTR, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. LYING N/S, BROKEN UP AND APPARENTLY SMALL. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 22.5.15 EXAM'D 18.10.14 IN 5255.232N, 0130.502E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.02MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR, EXTENDS 25MTRS TOWARDS 130 DEGREES. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 0.8MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427). AMEND DW 17.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2015

Circumstances of loss

8.2.43 LEFT SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON IN CONVOY WHICH BECAME SCATTERED IN BAD WEATHER ON 8.2.43. PACIFIC AND TWO OTHER SHIPS DISAPPEARED.

General Comments

BROKEN UP WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 55.232 N,1 30.502 E
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FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 55.232 N,1 30.502 E.

How deep is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.02 meters and is located at coordinates 52 55.232 N,1 30.502 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 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 1945.

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.

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