Paros Isle Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Paros isle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 25.833 N,1 24.049 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.430550
- Longitude: 1.400817
|
| Wreck Depth |
7.68 m
|
| Water Depth |
7 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PAROS ISLE |
|
Type
|
cruiser (merchant)
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
9.8 m |
| Sonar Length |
9.86 |
| Sonar Width |
3.09 |
| Shadow Height |
0.61 |
| Orientation |
10 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 9, 1993
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
031.6,008.5,000.6,285 |
| Original Detection Year |
1993 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 18, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck identification PAROS ISLE located in the Thames Estuary off the coast of Kent at coordinates 51 25.833 N, 1 24.049 E. This underwater obstruction consists of a broken hull that is partially buried with structural elements protruding from a surrounding scour pit. Recent survey data confirms the wreck has a multibeam depth of 7.68 meters within a general depth of 7 meters. Detailed structural dimensions measure 9.86 meters in length, 3.09 meters in width, and a height of 0.61 meters, with an orientation of 10 degrees. The associated scour dimensions are 31.61 meters long and 8.5 meters wide, reaching a depth of 0.61 meters. The wreck site, previously subject to historical surveys that failed to locate it, was confirmed in its current position in March 2019.
Surveying Details
HH244/400/03 15.4.93 LOCATED IN 512548N, 012410E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.2 IN GEN DEPTH 7.3MTRS. LIES NE/SW. (TH LONDON, TLX 13.4.93). INS AS WK 5.2MTRS. - NM 1554/93. HH244/400/03 21.5.93 LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.5 IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. (THV VECTIS, SURVEY 13.4.93). NCA. HH090/770/01 24.9.98 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. NO LONGER CONSIDERED TO EXIST. (NP 1016, HI 770). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH091/167/01 2.4.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1167). NCA. SEP 2019/000057851 15.3.19 EXAM'D IN 5125.833N, 0124.049E[WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.68MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 9.86MTRS, WIDTH 3.09MTRS, HT 0.61MTRS. ORIENTATION 10DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 31.61MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, 0.61MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 285DEGS. BROKEN HULL THAT IS PARTIALLY BURIED WITH SOME PARTS OF THE WK PROUD OF THE SCOUR PIT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1616). AMEND DW TO 7.68MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF MARGATE LIFEBOAT.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 25.833 N,1 24.049 E
Paros Isle on Wreck Map
Paros Isle Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the PAROS ISLE wreck located?
The PAROS ISLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.833 N,1 24.049 E.
How deep is the PAROS ISLE and where exactly is it located?
The PAROS ISLE lies at a depth of about 7.68 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.833 N,1 24.049 E.
How deep is the seabed around the PAROS ISLE?
The seabed around the PAROS ISLE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.
When did the PAROS ISLE sink?
The PAROS ISLE sank on Apr 9, 1993.
When was the wreck of the PAROS ISLE discovered?
The wreck of the PAROS ISLE was discovered in 1993.
What country did the PAROS ISLE belong to?
The PAROS ISLE belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the PAROS ISLE?
The PAROS ISLE is classified as a cruiser (merchant).
General Comments
BROKEN HULL