Pam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.443 N,1 12.909 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.474050
  • Longitude: 1.215150
Wreck Depth -1.4 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAM
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 2002
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH244/410/07 2.9.02 RAN AGROUND & SINKING IN 5128.40N, 0112.81E. (MRCC DOVER & LL, 22.8.02). NCA YET. HH244/410/07 WK OF ABANDONED YACHT LAST LOCATED IN 5128.43N, 0112.87E [WGD]. (PLA NAV WARNING 5/02). 23.8.02 WRECK BROKE UP ON GROUNDING, WILL BE SURVEYED SHORTLY & PROBABLY BE CHARTED AS A FOUL. (J PINDER, PLA, TELECON). NCA. HH244/410/07 30.9.02 EXAM'D 3.9.02 IN 5128.443N, 0112.909E [WGD]. WK HAS BROKEN UP IN SITU. MASTS FLOATING UP WITH TIDE, PIVOTING AT BASE. WHAT LITTLE WAS LEFT OF THE HULL WAS LARGELY COVERED BY SAND. GEN DEPTH DRIES 1.4MTRS. INS AS ST. (PLA WK INFO, REC'D 29.9.02). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH244/420/05 INS AS ST DRIES 1.4MTRS. - NM 5098/02. SEP 2020/000139729 18.6.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). CABIN CRUISER FOUNDED AND WAS SWALLOWED BY SANDS WITHIN DAYS. COVERED BY MOBILE SEABED. (PLA COMBINED SURFACE 31.12.19 AND ROB HOWARD PLA E-MAIL 8.6.20). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2020

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN YACHT, EX-SAILING FV. SUFFERED POWER FAILURE DUE TO FUEL PROBLEM AND DRIFTED ON TO THE RIDGE SAND BANK 4C S OF PRINCES NO2 BUOY, THAMES ESTUARY, WHERE IT FOUNDERED. CREW OF 2 RESCUED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, ONLY DEBRIS REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.443 N,1 12.909 E
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FAQ

Where is the PAM wreck located?

The PAM wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.443 N,1 12.909 E.

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

The PAM lies at a depth of about -1.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.443 N,1 12.909 E.

When did the PAM sink?

The PAM sank on Aug 20, 2002.

When was the wreck of the PAM discovered?

The wreck of the PAM was discovered in 2002.

What country did the PAM belong to?

The PAM belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PAM?

The PAM is classified as a sailing vessel.

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