Pajala (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Pajala (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
59 15.17 N,5 36.276 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 80 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PAJALA (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | SE |
| Tonnage | 6873 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | animals (land & sea) and birds,grain,foodstuffs: solid |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 18, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 1942 |
| Original Source | published World War 2 losses |
| Surveying Details | H0582/42 29.9.42 ASDIC CONTACT LOCATED AND ATTACKED IN 591512N, 053612W. LENGTH ABOUT 300 FEET. OIL GIVEN OFF. (HMS SCOTT, LTR DTD 29.9.42). 1.4.96 SANK 072 DEGS N RONA 10 MILES. (LLWW2). PLOTS IN 591100N, 053100W. INS AS NDWPA IN HMS SCOTT'S POSN. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR GOTHENBURG. TORPEDOED. CREW SAVED. (LLWW2).
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