Pamir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pamir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 15.452 N,59 38.809 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.257533
  • Longitude: -59.646817
Wreck Depth 6.69 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAMIR
Type motor vessel
Length 48.2 m
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 5.2
Shadow Height 8.4
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers ORANGE CONL BUOY CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the Pamir is located off the coast of Barbados at coordinates 13 15.452 N, 59 38.809 W. Sunk in September 1985, this upright wreck lies in a general water depth of 15 meters with a least LiDAR depth of 6.69 meters. Based on hydrographic surveys, the wreck has a length of 40 meters, a width of 5.2 meters, and a height of 8.4 meters, with an orientation of 067/247 degrees.

Surveying Details

H4817/80 6.9.85 SUNK IN 131523N, 593856W. MARKED BY OR UNLIT BUOY CLOSE W. (BARBADOS PORT AUTHORITY, 13.8.85). INS AS DW. - NM 2470/85. HH671/730/02 4.1.02 SHOWN AS NDW IN 1315.421N, 5938.810W [WGD], IN GENERAL DEPTH 17MTRS, ON BARBADOS PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY DTD 03/00 [M3657/4]. RETAIN AS DW IN REVISED POSITION. - NM 516/02. SEP 2016/000225097 24.10.17 EXAM'D 2015: IN 1315.452N, 5938.809W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 6.69MTRS, GENERAL WATER DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 5.2MTRS, HT 8.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 067/247 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK. NFS. (BARBADOS CZMU LIDAR STUDY 2015). AMEND DW 6.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

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FAQ

Where is the PAMIR wreck located?

The PAMIR wreck is located at coordinates 13 15.452 N,59 38.809 W.

How deep is the PAMIR and where exactly is it located?

The PAMIR lies at a depth of about 6.69 meters and is located at coordinates 13 15.452 N,59 38.809 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAMIR?

The seabed around the PAMIR lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PAMIR discovered?

The wreck of the PAMIR was discovered in 1985.

What type of wreck is the PAMIR?

The PAMIR is classified as a motor vessel.

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