Pagenturm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pagenturm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.136 N,0 11.893 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.668933
  • Longitude: -0.198217
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAGENTURM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.2 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2000

Surveying Details

H7476/17 18.1.18 H7476/17 18.1.18 SUNK IN 504008N, 001150W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - NM 95/18. H6391/19 H6391/19 POSN AMENDED TO 504006N, 001148W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1656/24 5.3.24 H1656/24 5.3.24 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H7789/35 3.12.35 H7789/35 3.12.35 NOT LOCATED, BUT AREA 1M SQUARE AROUND 504006N, 001148W SWEPT CLEAR TO A DEPTH OF 10FMS BY OROPESA. TRACING HELD. (HMS FLINDERS, 15.11.35). AMENDED TO NDW. - NM. 23.7.71 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC 18.0MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1652. 30.12.74 30.12.74 FF REPD IN 504024N, 001148W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 1974). NCA. H1310/80 15.10.80 H1310/80 15.10.80 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (J SALSBURY, 4.9.80). NCA. H1965/76 1.12.80 H1965/76 1.12.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 400MTRS OF CHARTED POSN, OR DURING AREA SEARCH WITHIN 1.5M. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. R/P.

Circumstances of loss

EX GERMAN, REQUISITIONED & ARMED FOR DEFENSIVE PURPOSES BY ADMIRALTY. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN UB-40 16M W OF BEACHY HEAD. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 16M W OF BEACHY HEAD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO BARRY. (LL WW1).

General Comments

See Also: 20001

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FAQ

Where is the PAGENTURM wreck located?

The PAGENTURM wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.136 N,0 11.893 W.

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

The PAGENTURM lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.136 N,0 11.893 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAGENTURM?

The seabed around the PAGENTURM lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the PAGENTURM sink?

The PAGENTURM sank on May 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PAGENTURM discovered?

The wreck of the PAGENTURM was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PAGENTURM belong to?

The PAGENTURM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PAGENTURM?

The PAGENTURM had a tonnage of 5000 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAGENTURM?

The PAGENTURM is classified as a steam ship.

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