Pandora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pandora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.259 N,0 41.425 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.570983
  • Longitude: -0.690417
Wreck Depth 34.42 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PANDORA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 36.2
Sonar Width 8.3
Shadow Height 5.28
Orientation 70
Tonnage 203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1951
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details FOUNDERED IN 45 DEGS, 4 MILES, STAITHES. (LL). NCA. H6331/87 23.1.89 WK EXAM'D 20.7.88 IN 543415N, 004118W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 34.5, FOUL AT 35.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.6 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEG, IN ONE PIECE AND POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE. A SEPARATE SMALL CONTACT, WITH MAX HT 1MTR, LIES 160MTRS NE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS SW 34MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 8.6.95 SMALL INTACT WRECK, LYING ON AN EVEN KEEL. BOWS SEAWARD. LARGELY INTACT WITH WHEELHOUSE AND SUPERSTRUCTURE AFT. ONE FWD HOLD WITH BOW MAST LYING BACK, UPROOTED AND RUNNING TOWARD STBD SIDE ACROSS THE CARGO HOLD WITH BELL BRACKET STILL FIXED ON. ENGINE AND BOILER ROOM MOSTLY DECKED OVER. HATCH AFT TO SMALL STORE ROOM. BRONZE PROP WITH TWO BLADES MISSING. BOW ACCOMMODATION WITH REMAINS OF PAINTED TIMBER LINING, TOILET ON PORT SIDE. BOW ACCESS SHELTER AND ANCHOR WINCH IN PLACE. IDENTIFIED FROM BELL, FOUND IN HOLD DIRECTLY BELOW BELL BRACKET. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. HH100/351/10 24.11.95 STEAM COMPOUND ENGINE. SINGLE BOILER, TWO FURNACES. ENGINE AND BRIDGE AFT. ONE FORWARD CARGO HOLD. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2015/000095701 1.6.15 EXAM'D BY BDC 36.72MTRS IN 5434.254N, 0041.454W [WGD]. NFS. (CEFAS SURVEY, DS9). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 06.01.17; IN 5434.259N, 0041.425W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 36.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HEIGHT 5.28MTRS, ORIENTATION 070/250 DEGS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY SCHLISINGER DAVIS & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERCHINSON SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 28 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWBURGH FOR HULL. FOUNDERED IN 60 KNOT GALE. CREW OF 6 LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PANDORA wreck located?

The PANDORA wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.259 N,0 41.425 W.

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

The PANDORA lies at a depth of about 34.42 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.259 N,0 41.425 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PANDORA?

The seabed around the PANDORA lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the PANDORA sink?

The PANDORA sank on Oct 22, 1951.

When was the wreck of the PANDORA discovered?

The wreck of the PANDORA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the PANDORA belong to?

The PANDORA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PANDORA carrying?

The PANDORA was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the PANDORA?

The PANDORA had a tonnage of 203 tons.

What type of wreck is the PANDORA?

The PANDORA is classified as a steam ship.

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