Patagonia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Patagonia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 15.07 N,9 34.427 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.251167
  • Longitude: 9.573783
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Sonar Length 70
Tonnage 5898
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the Patagonia is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 58 15.07 N, 9 34.427 E in deep water. Historical records indicate the vessel was scuttled on October 4, 1945, having previously been part of convoy CW 1 and loaded at Nordhafen, Kiel. Survey data from October 1992 describes the submerged wreck as approximately 70 meters long, located at 58 15.058 N, 09 34.31 E, and positively identified as possibly the Patagonia.

Surveying Details

H151/45 24.6.69 H151/45 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN 581500N, 093500E, APPROX, IN DEEP WATER. WAS PART OF CONVOY CW 1. WAS LOADED AT NORDHAFEN, KIEL. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NCA. H4169/87 14.11.90 H4169/87 14.11.90 SCUTTLED IN 581500N, 093500E, APPROX, ON 4.10.45. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). HH161/400/01 13.10.92 HH161/400/01 13.10.92 WK, ABOUT 70MTRS LONG, LOCATED IN 581505.8N, 093431E. POSSIBLY THE PATAGONIA. (NOR. NM 1419/92). INS AS NDW. - NM BLOCK 511/93.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1912. SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 15.07 N,9 34.427 E
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FAQ

Where is the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 15.07 N,9 34.427 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 4, 1945.

When was the wreck of the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What cargo was the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5898 tons.

What type of wreck is the PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The PATAGONIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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