Paragon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Paragon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 6.023 N,1 39.388 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.100383
  • Longitude: 1.656467
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARAGON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 1992

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Paragon is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Norfolk near Haisborough in the North Sea at coordinates 53 6.023 N, 1 39.388 E. Sunk in 1918 northeast by east of the Haisborough lightvessel, the site historically shared a position with the vessels Bijou and Success. Although initially recorded as a dangerous wreck with a least depth, a disproving search conducted in 1992 by Land and Marine found nothing remaining at the site, resulting in its official deletion from official hydrographic records.

Surveying Details

29.7.18 SUNK 8M NE BY E FROM HAISBOROUGH LTV. (LOWESTOFT IDSA). BIJOU AND SUCCESS IN SAME POSN. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS NDW (PA) (1918) IN 530600N, 013930E. 8.3.72 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 105. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. HH090/524/01 9.1.92 NOTHING FOUND DURING DISPROVING SEARCH. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). DELETED. - NM 387/92.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, TOGETHER WITH BIJOU AND SUCCESS. SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES.

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FAQ

Where is the PARAGON wreck located?

The PARAGON wreck is located at coordinates 53 6.023 N,1 39.388 E.

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

The PARAGON lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 53 6.023 N,1 39.388 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PARAGON?

The seabed around the PARAGON lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the PARAGON sink?

The PARAGON sank on Jul 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PARAGON discovered?

The wreck of the PARAGON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PARAGON belong to?

The PARAGON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PARAGON?

The PARAGON had a tonnage of 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARAGON?

The PARAGON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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