Paros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Paros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 48.52 N,5 37.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.808667
  • Longitude: -5.617667
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAROS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3576
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.9.75 3.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS THE IRISH CHANNEL. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14). POSN 522830N, 051430W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 13.4.76 13.4.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 23M W BY N FROM BARDSEY ISLAND. (WW1 BMSL & LLWW1). POSN AMENDED TO 524830N, 053700W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-RICHMOND CASTLE. BUILT 1898. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR MANCHESTER. CAPTURED AND TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-38 IN ST GEORGES CHANNEL. (BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS SUNK BY U-BOATS IN THE 1914-1918 WAR).

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FAQ

Where is the PAROS wreck located?

The PAROS wreck is located at coordinates 52 48.52 N,5 37.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAROS?

The seabed around the PAROS lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the PAROS sink?

The PAROS sank on Aug 17, 1915.

When was the wreck of the PAROS discovered?

The wreck of the PAROS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the PAROS belong to?

The PAROS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PAROS carrying?

The PAROS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the PAROS?

The PAROS had a tonnage of 3576 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAROS?

The PAROS is classified as a steam ship.

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