Panamanian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Panamanian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 42.4 N,58 53.43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.706667
  • Longitude: 58.890500
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PANAMANIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Orientation 45
Tonnage 4963
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1960
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H7924/58 7.3.61 STRANDED, VISIBLE ALONG ITS WHOLE LENGTH. FUNNEL MIDSHIPS IN 204203N, 585309E. LIES 322/142DEG. (SS 'EMPIRE TERN', 'EMPIRE GILLEMOT' HNS, & HMS DALRYMPLE HN 3/61). CHART AS STF (FUNNEL). - NM 536/61. H1867/61 25.4.61 POSN AND DETAILS CONFIRMED. (SS 'TABARISTAN'). NCA. H6213/68 6.7.68 DESCRIBED AS CONSPICUOUS. (PARIS NM 20/22/68). NCA. 5.6.69 HUGE HOLE IN STARBOARD SIDE OF NO.2 HOLD. STRIPPED OF ALL TIMBER. CARGO, ENGINE ROOM, HULL, ETC. STILL INTACT. (ARTICLE BY R. LAM, WATER SPORT MAGAZINE). H3287/70 29.6.70 WK IN 204223N, 585324E IS VISUALLY AND RADAR CONSPIC. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS DTD 22.5.70). AMEND TO STF (CONSPIC). - NM 1039/70. H3287/70 1.4.71 RECENT HEAVY WEATHER HAS CAUSED THE WK TO START TO BREAK UP. MOVEMENT HAS ALSO TAKEN PLACE. STILL PROMINENT WITH ONE MAST STANDING. COULD BE MISTAKEN FOR A SHIP AT ANCHOR. (HMS VIDAL, ROS 9/2/71). H3287/70 29.3.72 NOW BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS. STILL REMAINS CONSPIC AND APPEARS FROM SEAWARD TO BE A SHIP AT ANCHOR. (HMS DIOMEDE, HN). H3287/70 11.12.73 CONFIRMED AS IN TWO PARTS. FORWARD SECTION MOSTLY SUBMERGED & RESEMBLES A CONICAL BUOY. MIDSHIPS & AFTER SECTION LOOKS LIKE A SMALL 'ALL-AFT' COASTER WITH A BULBOUS BOW, AT ANCHOR. (MV 'BRITISH GULL', HN 16.10.73). AMEND TO STF [IN TWO PARTS] (CONSPIC). BR STD. H2032/81 14.11.82 LIES IN TWO MAIN PORTIONS, EACH 5MTRS HIGH AT MHWS, IN 204224N, 585326E. FIXED BY TRISPONDER. SMALLER SECTION LIES 70MTRS NW OF NORTHERN MAIN PART. REPORTED TO BE BREAKING UP FAST & TO HAVE ROTATED TO LIE NE/SW. STILL CONSPIC FROM SEAWARD, BUT NO LONGER HAS APPEARANCE OF A VESSEL AT ANCHOR. LOCAL OPINION HAS IT THAT IT WILL NOT SURVIVE MORE THAN 3 OR 4 WINTERS BEFORE BREAKING UP COMPLETELY. (HMS HERALD, HI 61). AMEND ORIENTATION. BR STD. HH485/410/01 17.12.90 WK IS NOW AWASH AT CD. (HYD RNO, TELEX DTD 9.12.90). AMEND TO DWP (AWASH). - NM 56/91.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA PUERTO RICA SA. PASSAGE MURMAGO FOR LUBECK. GROUNDED & ABANDONED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 42.4 N,58 53.43 E
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FAQ

Where is the PANAMANIAN wreck located?

The PANAMANIAN wreck is located at coordinates 20 42.4 N,58 53.43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PANAMANIAN?

The seabed around the PANAMANIAN lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the PANAMANIAN sink?

The PANAMANIAN sank on Aug 12, 1960.

When was the wreck of the PANAMANIAN discovered?

The wreck of the PANAMANIAN was discovered in 1960.

What country did the PANAMANIAN belong to?

The PANAMANIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PANAMANIAN carrying?

The PANAMANIAN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PANAMANIAN?

The PANAMANIAN had a tonnage of 4963 tons.

What type of wreck is the PANAMANIAN?

The PANAMANIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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