Pacific Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pacific Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.245 N,1 10.44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.404083
  • Longitude: 1.174000
Wreck Depth 5.9 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PACIFIC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2919
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1908
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 31, 2002

Surveying Details

H3121/08 14.9.08 SANK 033 DEG, 4.5 MILES FROM OUTER DOWSING LTV OR 532400N, 011030E. INS OBS WK SYMBOL (1908), WITH GN CON BUOY IN 532400N, 011030E. - NM 1505/08. H7196/16 21.11.16 DELETE BUOY. - FNM 534/16. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. HH090/579/01 9.2.93 EXAM'D 9.11.92 IN 532413.5N, 011033E USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.9 IN GEN DEPTH 9.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEG IN LOOSE SANDY SEDIMENT. CONSIDERED AN AREA OF DEBRIS. (SEATEAM, HI 579). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED WHILST ON PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR BUENOS AIRES.

General Comments

AN AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 24.245 N,1 10.44 E
Pacific on Wreck Map Pacific Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC wreck located?

The PACIFIC wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.245 N,1 10.44 E.

How deep is the PACIFIC and where exactly is it located?

The PACIFIC lies at a depth of about 5.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.245 N,1 10.44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC?

The seabed around the PACIFIC lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the PACIFIC sink?

The PACIFIC sank on Sep 9, 1908.

When was the wreck of the PACIFIC discovered?

The wreck of the PACIFIC was discovered in 1908.

What country did the PACIFIC belong to?

The PACIFIC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PACIFIC carrying?

The PACIFIC was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC?

The PACIFIC had a tonnage of 2919 tons.

What type of wreck is the PACIFIC?

The PACIFIC is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks