Panacea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Panacea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 10 S,24 29.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.166667
  • Longitude: 24.487500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PANACEA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1938
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6298/55 12.1.56 H6298/55 12.1.56 ST SHOWN IN 340959S, 242918E ON K1202. (FOLIO 49, SAS 'PROTEA'). - BLOCK NM 3125/55. H4030/62 19.7.63 H4030/62 19.7.63 DELETED. (HN DTD 26.6.63, SAS 'NATAL'). NC 2084. H2528/50 22.6.67 H2528/50 22.6.67 ST SHOWN IN 341000S, 242915E ON K1675. NC 2084. H8296/68 23.4.69 H8296/68 23.4.69 PUT ON NC 2084 IN ERROR. (SA HYDROGRAPHERS LTR DTD 18.4.69). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 2084.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2010
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 10 S,24 29.25 E
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FAQ

Where is the PANACEA wreck located?

The PANACEA wreck is located at coordinates 34 10 S,24 29.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PANACEA?

The seabed around the PANACEA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PANACEA sink?

The PANACEA sank on Jan 1, 1938.

When was the wreck of the PANACEA discovered?

The wreck of the PANACEA was discovered in 1956.