Pacific (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pacific (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 10.185 N,1 27.727 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.169750
  • Longitude: 1.462117
Wreck Depth 17.96 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.8 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 99.1
Sonar Width 30.5
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 115
Tonnage 2816
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1943
Scour Dimensions 017.0,,000.3,035.0
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H03210/45 22.9.60 CONSIDERED SUNK IN VICINITY 531000N, 012000E. VERY APPROX. (C IN C CHATHAM, 15.6.45). NCA. H4729/62 4.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). HH090/524/01 15.1.92 EXAM'D 16.8.91 IN 531010N, 012750E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [5 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.9, FOUL AT 19.4MTRS, BUT SWEEP NOT COMPLETED DUE DETERIORATING WEATHER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.86 IN GEN DEPTH 23.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 118/290 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). INS AS WK 17.8MTRS. - NM 387/92. HH090/561/01 6.11.92 EXAM'D 6.11.92 IN 531009.7N, 012749.8E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS, LENGTH 105MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEG. SEA STATE PRECLUDED DRIFT SWEEP. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 560). NCA. HH090/560/01 11.11.93 EXAM'D 2.7.93 IN 531009.8N, 012749.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.4, FOUL AT 17.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK - BOTH SECTIONS SWEPT. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 560). AMEND TO SW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4100/93. SEP 2018/000212985 11.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5310.185N, 0127.727E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 99.1MTRS, WIDTH 30.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 17MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 035 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 17.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2000

Circumstances of loss

7.2.1943 LEFT SUNDERLAND IN CONVOY FOR LONDON ON 7.2.1943. CONVOY SCATTERED DUE BAD WEATHER ON 8.2.43 AND PACIFIC WAS NEVER SEEN AGAIN. (DOD).

General Comments

BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 10.185 N,1 27.727 E
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FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 10.185 N,1 27.727 E.

How deep is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.96 meters and is located at coordinates 53 10.185 N,1 27.727 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2816 tons.

What type of wreck is the PACIFIC (POSSIBLY)?

The PACIFIC (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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