Gulf Of Panama Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gulf of panama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 56.807 N,4 35.17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.946783
  • Longitude: 4.586167
Wreck Depth 3.1 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GULF OF PANAMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1592
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1882
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H708/55 28.11.56 WK 3.2MTRS [1FM 4FT] SHOWN IN 525653N, 043513E ON NETH 201. NE 191. 26.11.84 POSN 525651N, 043515E. (NETH WK RECORDS). BR STD. 27.5.10 SHOWN AS WK 3.1MTRS IN 5256.807N, 0435.170E [WGD] WITH LEGEND: 'GULF OF PANAMA' CLOSE W ON BA 1546 [EDN 4 DTD 5.4.07, 1:30,000, CO-PRODUCTION].
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY W RICHARSON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GREENOCK STEAM SHIP CO. COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINES OF 180NHP. PASSAGE SHIMONOSEKI FOR BREMEN. CARGO RICE. WRECKED OFF TEXEL. 22 MEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 56.807 N,4 35.17 E
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FAQ

Where is the GULF OF PANAMA wreck located?

The GULF OF PANAMA wreck is located at coordinates 52 56.807 N,4 35.17 E.

How deep is the GULF OF PANAMA and where exactly is it located?

The GULF OF PANAMA lies at a depth of about 3.1 meters and is located at coordinates 52 56.807 N,4 35.17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GULF OF PANAMA?

The seabed around the GULF OF PANAMA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the GULF OF PANAMA sink?

The GULF OF PANAMA sank on Oct 28, 1882.

When was the wreck of the GULF OF PANAMA discovered?

The wreck of the GULF OF PANAMA was discovered in 1956.

What country did the GULF OF PANAMA belong to?

The GULF OF PANAMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GULF OF PANAMA carrying?

The GULF OF PANAMA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GULF OF PANAMA?

The GULF OF PANAMA had a tonnage of 1592 tons.

What type of wreck is the GULF OF PANAMA?

The GULF OF PANAMA is classified as a steam ship.

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