Pandion Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Pandion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15.45 N,7 36.342 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.257500
  • Longitude: -7.605700
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PANDION
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1944
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1941
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.10.71 6.10.71 REPORTED TO LIE OFF THE SMALL ROCK CALLED SWILLY BEG. (P HAND, 6.9.71). HH100/351/01 29.6.90 HH100/351/01 29.6.90 DIVED ON IN JUN '90 IN 551527N, 073617.5W [?OSI]. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP, LYING IN A GULLY, IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. ONLY THE FORWARD SECTION, FROM BOILERS, WHICH ARE INTACT, TO BOW FOUND. NO HAZARD TO SHIPPING. (PEARSE MCGUINNESS, LTR REC'D 25.6.90). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 23.4.05 23.4.05 EUT POSN: 5515.450N, 0736.342W. NE 2697. HH091/241/01 17.10.08 HH091/241/01 & SEP 2008/000086143 17.10.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARINE INSTITUTE OF IRELAND, JOINT IRISH BATHYMETRIC SURVEY PROJECT). AMEND FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2008

Circumstances of loss

28.1.41 BUILT 1926 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & CONTINENTAL SS CO. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE, VIA OBAN, TO LEIXOS. ATTACKED AND DAMAGED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT ON 28.1.41. SHIP ANCHORED IN LOCH SWILLY BUT WAS FOUND TO BE TAKING IN WATER & HAD TO BE RUN AGROUND. LATER SHE BROKE IN TWO & SANK. (DODS, SII).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, LYING IN A GULLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 15.45 N,7 36.342 W
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FAQ

Where is the PANDION wreck located?

The PANDION wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.45 N,7 36.342 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PANDION?

The seabed around the PANDION lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the PANDION sink?

The PANDION sank on Jan 30, 1941.

When was the wreck of the PANDION discovered?

The wreck of the PANDION was discovered in 1971.

What country did the PANDION belong to?

The PANDION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PANDION?

The PANDION had a tonnage of 1944 tons.

What type of wreck is the PANDION?

The PANDION is classified as a steam ship.

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