Pampas (Fore Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Pampas (fore part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53.283 N,14 30.583 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.888050
  • Longitude: 14.509717
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAMPAS (FORE PART)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2003

Surveying Details

31.7.53 SW FOUL 6FMS 2FT IN 355317N, 143035E. LC 974. H2752/58 6.7.59 CHART AS SW FOUL ENCLOSING 6FMS 2FT [N], 6FMS 4FT [S]. (E9302). F6017. 5.11.73 FOUL 11.6MTRS. NC 974. H4232/75 30.10.86 INDICATED ON MARKED UP COPY OF BA 974 AS REPORTED BY VALLETTA HBR MASTER AS HAVING BEEN REMOVED. (HMS BRAZEN, HN 7.86 DTD 20.9.86). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 3279/86.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, HIT BY NUMEROUS BOMBS. CREW OF 47 & 13 GUNNERS SAFE. (LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the PAMPAS (FORE PART) wreck located?

The PAMPAS (FORE PART) wreck is located at coordinates 35 53.283 N,14 30.583 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PAMPAS (FORE PART)?

The seabed around the PAMPAS (FORE PART) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PAMPAS (FORE PART) sink?

The PAMPAS (FORE PART) sank on Apr 23, 1942.

When was the wreck of the PAMPAS (FORE PART) discovered?

The wreck of the PAMPAS (FORE PART) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the PAMPAS (FORE PART) belong to?

The PAMPAS (FORE PART) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PAMPAS (FORE PART)?

The PAMPAS (FORE PART) is classified as a motor vessel.

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