Pelagia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pelagia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		67 15 N,11 35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 67.250000
  • Longitude: 11.583333
Water Depth 180 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PELAGIA
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7328
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1956
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.9.72 VESSEL SANK OFF LOFOTEN ISLANDS IN 671500N, 113500E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1943 BY THE BETHLEHEM FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD, LAID DOWN AS 'PHILIP F.THOMAS', LATER IN 1951 'MOUNT VERNON' AND 1952 'SEAWORLD'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EASTERN SEAWAYS CORPORATION. ON PASSAGE FROM NARVIK FOR BALTIMORE. SWAMPED BY HEAVY SEAS, BROKE IN TWO AND SANK OFF LOFOTEN ISLANDS. (DODS, LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the PELAGIA wreck located?

The PELAGIA wreck is located at coordinates 67 15 N,11 35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PELAGIA?

The seabed around the PELAGIA lies at approximately 180 meters deep.

When did the PELAGIA sink?

The PELAGIA sank on Sep 15, 1956.

When was the wreck of the PELAGIA discovered?

The wreck of the PELAGIA was discovered in 1956.

What country did the PELAGIA belong to?

The PELAGIA belonged to US.

What cargo was the PELAGIA carrying?

The PELAGIA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PELAGIA?

The PELAGIA had a tonnage of 7328 tons.

What type of wreck is the PELAGIA?

The PELAGIA is classified as a liberty ship.

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