Panagathos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Panagathos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.456 N,5 34.619 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.490933
  • Longitude: 5.576983
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Panagathos
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 155.8 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 8520
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1965
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1975/60 6.4.66 STRANDED WK IN 532930N, 053442E. (HAGUE NM 4058/65). - NM 515/66. H2671/63 5.5.70 2 MASTS & FUNNEL SHOWING. (NETH HYDRO LTR 29.4.70 & MV IVAN GORTHON HN). NCA. HH340/680/01 30.7.92 SHOWN AS STRANDED WK IN 532930N, 053442E ON NETHERLANDS 1458 [1990 EDN]. - NM 2432/92. 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5329.456N, 0534.620E [WGD] ON NETH 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT 05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

OWNED BY HELLENIC SHIPPING & INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR USA. RAN AGROUND OFF HOLLUM LT, AMELAND ISLAND, DURING A GALE. SHE WAS DRIVEN OVER THE SANDBANKS TO NEARLY 2 MILES EAST OF ORIGINAL GROUNDING POSN BY FURTHER GALES ON 1 AND 2 NOV'65. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the Panagathos wreck located?

The Panagathos wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.456 N,5 34.619 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Panagathos?

The seabed around the Panagathos lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the Panagathos sink?

The Panagathos sank on Oct 28, 1965.

When was the wreck of the Panagathos discovered?

The wreck of the Panagathos was discovered in 1966.

What country did the Panagathos belong to?

The Panagathos belonged to LR.

What cargo was the Panagathos carrying?

The Panagathos was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the Panagathos?

The Panagathos had a tonnage of 8520 tons.

What type of wreck is the Panagathos?

The Panagathos is classified as a steam ship.

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