Pampero Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pampero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 40.181 N,4 15.574 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.669683
  • Longitude: -4.259567
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAMPERO
Type trawler
Flag FR
Tonnage 167
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H3913/62 25.3.83 SANK 9M SE OF PENMARC'H. (LL, 22.3.83). NCA YET. AWAIT BREST NM. H3913/62 25.3.83 NDW IN 474014N, 041529W. (FRENCH NM 83 08 15). BR STD. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC 60MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 14.6.88 WK USC 60MTRS IN 474014.4N, 041529.4W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574124). BR STD. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4740.181N, 0415.574W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.

Circumstances of loss

22.3.83 DELIBERATELY SUNK BY OWNER & CREW IN AN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN INSURANCE MONEY. (LL, 22.3.83).

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FAQ

Where is the PAMPERO wreck located?

The PAMPERO wreck is located at coordinates 47 40.181 N,4 15.574 W.

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

The PAMPERO lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 47 40.181 N,4 15.574 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAMPERO?

The seabed around the PAMPERO lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the PAMPERO sink?

The PAMPERO sank on Feb 2, 1983.

When was the wreck of the PAMPERO discovered?

The wreck of the PAMPERO was discovered in 1983.

What country did the PAMPERO belong to?

The PAMPERO belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PAMPERO?

The PAMPERO had a tonnage of 167 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAMPERO?

The PAMPERO is classified as a trawler.

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