Pan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.628 N,2 18.322 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.977133
  • Longitude: -2.305367
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 40
Tonnage 795
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1916
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Surveying Details

SUNK 12M NNW OF ALDERNEY. (WW1SL). H03504/51 13.9.51 H03504/51 13.9.51 WK LOCATED DURING SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY IN 495824N, 021806W, USING DECCA. NOT DIVED ON. LENGTH 175FT, HEIGHT 35FT, ORIENTATED 060/240DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 28.1.80 28.1.80 SHOWN AS WK PA 45MTRS ON FR 878 [1979 EDN]. AMEND TO WK 45MTRS. BR STD. HH090/496/01 11.10.90 HH090/496/01 11.10.90 EXAM'D 11.6.90 IN 495837.7N, 021819.3W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.7 IN GEN DEPTH 61.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.4MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS WITH BOW NE. HAS A SQUARE STERN WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE [HIGHEST POINT] AFT. A 0.5MTR BANK OF RIPPLED SAND EXTENDS 350MTRS, 250DEGS FROM WK. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO WK 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 2.10.01 HH100/351/17 2.10.01 THIS IS THE 'PAN'. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION BY THE BELL. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

ONWED BY LORENTZ, STABEL OF BERGEN, NORWAY. PASSAGE BARRY FOR CAEN. CARGO COAL. SUNK BY SUBMARINE.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS NE, PROBABLY UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the PAN wreck located?

The PAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.628 N,2 18.322 W.

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

The PAN lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.628 N,2 18.322 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAN?

The seabed around the PAN lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the PAN sink?

The PAN sank on Oct 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PAN discovered?

The wreck of the PAN was discovered in 1951.

What country did the PAN belong to?

The PAN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PAN carrying?

The PAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PAN?

The PAN had a tonnage of 795 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAN?

The PAN is classified as a steam ship.

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