Pangani Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pangani Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.3 N,1 47.66 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.021667
  • Longitude: -1.794333
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PANGANI
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 98.2 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 8
Sonar Length 106.7
Orientation 70
Tonnage 3054
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1913
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2007

Surveying Details

H03738/44 6.10.44 WK IN 500300N, 014800W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 2153/44. H03504/51 24.7.51 OLD WRECK IN 500112N, 014748W BROKEN IN TWO PARTS; 140FT & 70FT, WITH OVERALL LENGTH 350FT, HT 45FT, ORIENTATION 250/070DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH 24.7.51). CHART AS NDW. SQ. DATE. 23.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 878 [DEC '79 EDN]. NCA. 20.9.88 SHOWN AS WK 40MTRS ON FRENCH 6940 [1982 EDN]. NC 2669. 1.3.90 WK 45MTRS SHOWN IN 500118N, 014748W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN] & IN FRENCH WK NO.18101007, AUTHORITY: BRITISH HYDRO SERVICE. NCA. 6.2.96 WK 54MTRS IN 500121N, 014732W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK NO.18101007). OGB POSN: 500115.5N, 014732W. - NM 888/96. HH100/351/21 9.10.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS THE PANGANI, IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL IN 1997. STERN IS INTACT AND STANDS SOME 12MTRS HIGH WITH A FALLEN MAST ACROSS IT. NEAR MIDSHIPS ON THE PORT SIDE THE SOLIDIFIED CONTENTS OF MANY BARRELS HAVE ROLLED OUT ONTO THE SEABED. BOW SECTION IS DETACHED AND PARTLY INTACT. POTTERY MARKED: 'MAASTRICHT, HOLLAND' LIES WITH THE HULL. (N R CHIPCHASE & I TAYLOR, SKIN DEEP DIVING). NCA. SEP 2007/000035208 1.8.07 WK 52MTRS IN 5001.30N, 0147.66W [WGD] SHOWN ON FRENCH 6857 [INT 1705] [3RD EDN '07]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY J C TECKLENBORG A G. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F LAEISZ & CO. A FOUR MASTED BARQUE. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR VALPARAISO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH FRENCH SS PHRYNE, 2817 TONS. SANK VERY RAPIDLY. 30 MEN LOST, 4 RECOVERED. (DODS).

General Comments

OLD WK, IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the PANGANI wreck located?

The PANGANI wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.3 N,1 47.66 W.

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

The PANGANI lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.3 N,1 47.66 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PANGANI?

The seabed around the PANGANI lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the PANGANI sink?

The PANGANI sank on Jan 27, 1913.

When was the wreck of the PANGANI discovered?

The wreck of the PANGANI was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PANGANI belong to?

The PANGANI belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the PANGANI?

The PANGANI had a tonnage of 3054 tons.

What type of wreck is the PANGANI?

The PANGANI is classified as a sailing vessel.

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