Hms Panther Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms panther Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 47.93 N,27 35.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.798833
  • Longitude: 27.599500
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS PANTHER
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 105.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 1540
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.10.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 354800N, 273600W APPROX. (DODS & CASUALTY LIST). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 40,000SHP FOR 34KTS. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN THE SCARPANTO STRAIT. 36 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS PANTHER wreck located?

The HMS PANTHER wreck is located at coordinates 35 47.93 N,27 35.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PANTHER?

The seabed around the HMS PANTHER lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the HMS PANTHER sink?

The HMS PANTHER sank on Oct 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS PANTHER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PANTHER was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS PANTHER belong to?

The HMS PANTHER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PANTHER?

The HMS PANTHER had a tonnage of 1540 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PANTHER?

The HMS PANTHER is classified as a destroyer.

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