Padua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Padua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 16.938 N,4 29.933 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.282300
  • Longitude: 4.498883
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PADUA
Type steam ship
Flag PT
Length 53 m
Width 9.1 m
Tonnage 665
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2018

Surveying Details

14.4.77 NDW SHOWN IN 431700N, 043000E ON FRENCH 2474 [1977 EDN]. NE 1705. 15.9.81 NDW PD SHOWN IN 431654N, 043000E IN FRENCH 1303 [1981 EDN]. 2.6.86 USC 28MTRS, SHOWN IN 431703N, 043003E ON FRENCH 6693 [1985 EDN]. [FRENCH WK RECORD NO. 18034053]. R/P. HH354/790/02 1.5.96 USC 28MTRS SHOWN IN 431700N, 043000E ON FRENCH 7507 [1996 EDN]. [FRENCH WK RECORD NO.18034053 GIVES NAME 'PADUA']. POSN ACCURACY BETWEEN 500MTRS TO 1M IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS]. (FRENCH HO FAX DTD 30.4.96). - NM 1830/96 [WGD] POSN: 4316.938N, 0429.933E.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LISBON FOR MARSAILLES. POSSIBLY SUNK BY A MINE WHILST CARRYING 11,000 P.O.W. PARCELS FOR GENEVA. OF 21 CREW, SIX WERE LOST. (WW2SL, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the PADUA wreck located?

The PADUA wreck is located at coordinates 43 16.938 N,4 29.933 E.

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

The PADUA lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 43 16.938 N,4 29.933 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PADUA?

The seabed around the PADUA lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the PADUA sink?

The PADUA sank on Oct 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the PADUA discovered?

The wreck of the PADUA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the PADUA belong to?

The PADUA belonged to PT.

What cargo was the PADUA carrying?

The PADUA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PADUA?

The PADUA had a tonnage of 665 tons.

What type of wreck is the PADUA?

The PADUA is classified as a steam ship.

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