Pamir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pamir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 6 N,39 57 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.100000
  • Longitude: -39.950000
Water Depth 2286 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAMIR
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 114.9 m
Width 14 m
Tonnage 3103
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5325/57 3.10.57 PRESUMED SUNK IN 350600N, 395700W APPROX DURING HURRICANE. (LL). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1905 BY BLOHM & VOSS. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR HAMBURG, WHEN ABOUT 600M W OF THE AZORES RAN INTO A HURRICANE WHICH BLEW AWAY HER CANVAS AND FORCED HER OVER AND SUBSEQUENTLY SUBMERGED HER. THERE WERE 6 SURVIVORS FROM THE 35 CREW AND 51 CADETS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STIFTUNG PAMIR UND PASSAT. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the PAMIR wreck located?

The PAMIR wreck is located at coordinates 35 6 N,39 57 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAMIR?

The seabed around the PAMIR lies at approximately 2286 meters deep.

When did the PAMIR sink?

The PAMIR sank on Sep 21, 1957.

When was the wreck of the PAMIR discovered?

The wreck of the PAMIR was discovered in 1957.

What country did the PAMIR belong to?

The PAMIR belonged to DE.

What cargo was the PAMIR carrying?

The PAMIR was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PAMIR?

The PAMIR had a tonnage of 3103 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAMIR?

The PAMIR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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