Pacific (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pacific (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.463 N,4 13.106 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.607717
  • Longitude: -4.218433
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 86 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 32.5
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 135
Tonnage 2860
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1856
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 20.8.87 H3838/86 20.8.87 WK LOCATED IN 533627N, 041302W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.8MTRS; BY DCS3 38MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). CHART AS WK 38MTRS. - NM 2699/87. H3838/86 29.3.88 H3838/86 29.3.88 EXAM'D 29.9.87 BY HMS BULLDOG WITH HYDROSEARCH USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.8 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS; HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.3MTRS; SHADOW HT 4.0MTRS. APPEARS AS A HEAP OF WRECKAGE LYING 135/315 DEG. LENGTH 32.5MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. CHART AS WK 38MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). NFA. H100/351/01 23.11.89 H100/351/01 23.11.89 DIVED ON AND FOUND TO BE REMAINS OF OLD SV WITH VERY LITTLE OF TIMBERS LEFT EXCEPT FOR PORTIONS OF HULL PROTRUDING FROM SEABED. CONFIRMED TO BE BASICALLY A HEAP OF WRECKAGE MADE UP OF POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, BOTTLES AND LARGE JARS ALL IN A JUMBLE AND SLOWLY SPILLING OUT ONTO SURROUNDING SEABED. IN STERN AREA, A LARGE NUMBER OF COPPER DISCS, MARKED 'NEWTON KEATES & CO. LIVERPOOL' HAVE BEEN FOUND AND ALSO ROLLS OF LEAD TUBING. INDICATIONS ARE OF A FULLY LADEN SV OUTWARD BOUND FROM LIVERPOOL AND THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE 'GOVERNOR FENNER', AN EMIGRANT SHIP WHICH SANK 20.2.1841 AFTER A COLLISION WITH PADDLE STEAMER 'NOTTINGHAM'. REASONS STATED IN LETTER. (K HURLEY, 23.10.89). US SV 'GOVERNOR FENNER' SANK ON 20.2.1841 AFTER A COLLISION IN THICK FOG 15M WEST OF HOLYHEAD. (DOD). 7.10.91 7.10.91 WK HAS BEEN PURCHASED FROM AMERICAN INSURERS AS THE 'PACIFIC' WHICH SANK IN 1857. OWNERSHIP HAS BEEN SUBJECT OF AN ENQUIRY BY DEPT OF TRANSPORT. WK IS EASILY FOUND USING HMS FAWN'S DECCA COORDS BUT NOT WHEN SEARCHING USING GPS ON LAT & LONG. ONLY PART OF VESSEL BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED. (P DAY, TELECON). HH100/351/08 9.6.94 HH100/351/08 9.6.94 BRASS PLATES RECOVERED FROM WRECK MARKED 'J & J WHITEHOUSE' VICTORIA, TIPTON; PATENTED 15.9.65 SUGGEST WK CANNOT BE THAT OF THE `PACIFIC' WHICH SANK IN 1856. HH100/351/12 16.12.96 HH100/351/12 16.12.96 WK REPD TO BE VIRTUALLY LEVEL WITH THE SURROUNDING SEABED AND THOUGHT UNLIKELY TO BE THE 'PACIFIC' AS CAST IRON 'IRONS' RECOVERED WERE DATED 1863. (S.KERSHAW). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2000

Circumstances of loss

23.1.1856 WOODEN HULL. LEFT LIVERPOOL 23.1.1856 FOR NEW YORK. WAS NOT HEARD OF AGAIN.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 36.463 N,4 13.106 W
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FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.463 N,4 13.106 W.

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

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.463 N,4 13.106 W.

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

The seabed around the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 1, 1856.

When was the wreck of the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What country did the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,clay products.

What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2860 tons.

What type of wreck is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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