Pagenturm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pagenturm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.053 N,0 13.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.634217
  • Longitude: -0.217100
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 44 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
Sonar Length 110.5
Sonar Width 25.3
Shadow Height 20.5
Orientation 15
Tonnage 5000
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,005.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1283/75 1.5.75 WK LOCATED IN 503801N, 001302W [OGB] USING DECCA. LYING NE/SW & STANDS APPROX 65FT [20MTRS] HIGH. SUSPECT THAT THIS IS WK OF 'MOLDAVIA'. (D M DILLINGHAM, SUBSERVS, 25.4.75). SEE [19852]. CHART AS WK 22MTRS [12FMS]. - NM 1031/75. 29.9.75 THIS IS A LARGE CARGO VESSEL, APPROX 5-6000 TONS. CERTAINLY NOT THE WK OF 'MOLDAVIA'. (LONDON BSAC, TELECON, 29.9.75). NCA. H2326/75 11.8.75 WK FIXED IN 503801.8N, 001257.3W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES). NCA. H1965/76 9.7.79 LOCATED IN 503801N, 001251W [OGB]. LENGTH FROM DCS3 APPROX 60MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1965/76 11.12.79 EXAM'D 17.10.79 IN 503804N, 001256W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.2 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 16MTRS, LENGTH 136MTRS, BEAM 24MTRS. LYING N/S. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1965/76 27.11.80 EXAM'D 4.5.80 IN 503801N, 001256W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.5 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR, RUNNING WHOLE LENGTH OF WK, 5MTRS DEEP. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 110.5MTRS, BEAM 25.3MTRS, HT 20.5MTRS. LYING ON ITS SIDE. SUPERSTRUCTURE & POOP DECKS REMAIN. LYING 015/195DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO WK 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/81/30 21.9.82 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS 'PAGENTURM' BY A PLATE. LIES ON STBD BEAM, DECK ALMOST VERTICAL, BOWS NORTH. DEEP SCOUR ON W SIDE. MANY NETS & FISHING LINES. (T W BENETTO, 17.9.82). NCA. H1310/83/29 20.6.83 LIES BOWS N WITH UP TO 10MTRS DEEP SCOUR ON E SIDE. THREE GUNS, PROBABLY 4INCH CALIBRE, FITTED ON DECK AFT & ON PORT & STBD QUARTERS. WK HAS TRANSVERSE FRACTURE APPROX AMIDSHIPS. (M SNELLING, SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES, 14.6.83). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY J C TECKLENBORG AG, GREESTEMUNDE. THREE BOILERS, 4 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 474 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SHEERNESS FOR BARRRY. HAD BEEN REQUISITIONED & ARMED FOR DEFENSIVE PURPOSES BY ADMIRALTY. TORPEDOED BY UB-40 16M. 4 MEN LOST. (SIBI & LL WW1).

General Comments

UK NM 3576/18

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FAQ

Where is the PAGENTURM wreck located?

The PAGENTURM wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.053 N,0 13.026 W.

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

The PAGENTURM lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.053 N,0 13.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAGENTURM?

The seabed around the PAGENTURM lies at approximately 44 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 cargo was the PAGENTURM carrying?

The PAGENTURM was carrying general and mixed goods.

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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