Panagiotis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Panagiotis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 52.067 N,2 15.967 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.867783
  • Longitude: -2.266117
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PANAGIOTIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 106 m
Width 13.8 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 3717
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1929
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1936
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2010

Surveying Details

H7607/31 10.11.31 H7607/31 10.11.31 WK IN 045204N, 021558W OR 279DEGS, 9.9C FROM BOBOWASI ISLAND LT. (HMS DELPHINIUM HN 8/31 DTD 10.10.31). NCA YET. H7607/31 10.11.31 H7607/31 10.11.31 LETTER WRITTEN TO AXIM. H7607/31 12.2.32 H7607/31 12.2.32 INS ST. REPLY STATES WRECK IS STILL ON ROCKS & IS A PERMANENT FIXTURE. (LTR DTD 23.1.32, HM CUSTOMS, VICTORIABORG, ACCRA). BA 96. H7607/31 26.2.32 H7607/31 26.2.32 PART OF WRECK HAS BROKEN UP. (LTR DTD 6.2.32, HM CUSTOMS, VICTORIABORG, ACCRA). H7607/31 1.7.32 H7607/31 1.7.32 MIDDLE PART OF WRECK HAS BROKEN UP. THE FORE PART ONLY REMAINS STANDING. (LTR DTD 8.6.32, HM CUSTOMS, VICTORIABORG, ACCRA). H5362/36 15.8.36 H5362/36 15.8.36 DELETED. COLLECTOR-IN-CHARGE, TAKORADI, REPORTS TOTAL DISAPPEARANCE OF WRECK. (LTR DTD 16.7.36, HM CUSTOMS, ACCRA). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY C.S.SWAN & HUNTER WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 310 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D.LEMOS. PASSAGE SECONDEE FOR BOULOGNE & DUNKIRK. SHE WAS WRECKED ON HOEVENS ROCK, AXIM BAY. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 52.067 N,2 15.967 W
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FAQ

Where is the PANAGIOTIS wreck located?

The PANAGIOTIS wreck is located at coordinates 4 52.067 N,2 15.967 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PANAGIOTIS?

The seabed around the PANAGIOTIS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PANAGIOTIS sink?

The PANAGIOTIS sank on Nov 30, 1929.

When was the wreck of the PANAGIOTIS discovered?

The wreck of the PANAGIOTIS was discovered in 1931.

What country did the PANAGIOTIS belong to?

The PANAGIOTIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PANAGIOTIS carrying?

The PANAGIOTIS was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PANAGIOTIS?

The PANAGIOTIS had a tonnage of 3717 tons.

What type of wreck is the PANAGIOTIS?

The PANAGIOTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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