Paderewski Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Paderewski Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 59 N,60 39 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.983333
  • Longitude: -60.650000
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PADEREWSKI
Type steam ship
Flag PL
Tonnage 4426
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 105200N, 602500W. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 19.6.69 LOCATED BY 'SOUND CONTACT' IN 105900N, 603900W. (USHO WK LIST). INS AS DWPA. BR STD. H2372/63 18.1.72 NOT SHOWN ON USNO 24402 [1971 EDN]. NCA. H1277/75 4.4.75 AMEND USCPA 10FMS ON 493, INS ON 1480, & INS USC 18MTRS (STS FOR PA) ON 517. - NM 804/75. H1277/75 8.12.77 INS ON 956 (MISSED SCALE). - NM 26/77. 18.10.12 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 18MTRS IN 1059.0N, 6039.0W [WGD] ON BA 500 [EDN 1 DTD 18.3.10].

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PARA & SALINAS, BRAZIL FOR TRINIDAD & NEW YORK. SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U 214. CARGO INCLUDED RUBBER, NUTS, MAHOGANY & OIL IN DRUMS. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the PADEREWSKI wreck located?

The PADEREWSKI wreck is located at coordinates 10 59 N,60 39 W.

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

The PADEREWSKI lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 10 59 N,60 39 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PADEREWSKI?

The seabed around the PADEREWSKI lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the PADEREWSKI sink?

The PADEREWSKI sank on Dec 30, 1942.

When was the wreck of the PADEREWSKI discovered?

The wreck of the PADEREWSKI was discovered in 1942.

What country did the PADEREWSKI belong to?

The PADEREWSKI belonged to PL.

What was the tonnage of the PADEREWSKI?

The PADEREWSKI had a tonnage of 4426 tons.

What type of wreck is the PADEREWSKI?

The PADEREWSKI is classified as a steam ship.

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