Pacific Pioneer (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pacific pioneer (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 30.333 N,60 38.683 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.505550
  • Longitude: -60.644717
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 6734
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2019

Surveying Details

POSN 433300N, 603500W, APPROX. (WW2SL). NCA. H1283/85/162 26.7.85 THOUGHT TO BE WK LOCATED ON 29.10.84 (DCS3 TRACE SUPPLIED), BUT FOR WHICH NO POSN WAS GIVEN. (GEOMARINE ASSOCIATES LTD, HALIFAX, 30.5.85). NCA. H1281/86/74 10.6.86 WK LOCATED WITH STERN IN 433021.7N, 603844W AND BOW IN 433018.6N, 603837.6W. FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS IN HAND. (A RUFFMAN, GEOMARINE ASSOCIATES LTD, 21.5.86). INS AS NDW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR NOVA SCOTIA. TORPEDOED BY U 132 WHILE PART OF CONVOY ON 113.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 30.333 N,60 38.683 W
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FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 30.333 N,60 38.683 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) sink?

The PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 29, 1942.

When was the wreck of the PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY)?

The PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6734 tons.

What type of wreck is the PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY)?

The PACIFIC PIONEER (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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