Panoceanic Fame (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Panoceanic fame (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 50.101 N,49 14.896 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.835017
  • Longitude: 49.248267
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 223.7 m
Width 33.5 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 33260
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3), CLOSE N
Surveying Details H1273/80 27.7.83 H1273/80 27.7.83 SANK OFF BANDAR KHOMEYNI, IN KHOR MUSA. (LLOYDS VOL.252). CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.253). NCA YET. POSN NOT CLEAR. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LLOYDS VOL.276). NCA. HH498/353/01 2.1.91 HH498/353/01 2.1.91 ST IN 295036N, 491448E. MARKED BY BUOY, FL W, LAID CLOSE NE. (MV 'WILTSHIRE', DTD 29.12.90, VIA RFA 'ORANGELEAF'). - NM130/91. HH496/400/01 30.3.92 HH496/400/01 30.3.92 BUOY MISSING. (MV 'RICHWAY', HN DTD 2.3.92). NCA YET. HH496/400/01 12.1.93 HH496/400/01 12.1.93 OBSERVED IN 295011N, 491457E WITH UNLIT BUOY 2.8C E OF CHARTED POSN. SAMSON POST AND PART SUPERSTRUCTURE SEEN AT LW. (SHIPPING REPORT, DTD MAR '92). NCA. HH496/400/01 12.1.93 HH496/400/01 12.1.93 POSN NOW 295000N, 491442E, APPROX. (PSO, IRAN, DTD 29.11.92). - NM 67/93. HH496/400/03 8.11.96 HH496/400/03 8.11.96 REPD TO BE DW PA MASTS IN 295000N, 491450E. (IRANIAN FAX DTD 5.10.96). - NM 3803/96. 22.2.00 22.2.00 SHOWN ON BA 1268 [DEC 1996 EDN] WITH E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3), 10 SEC, CLOSE N. 9.8.12 9.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 2950.101N, 4914.896E. NE 1268.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2012

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1964 BY VEROLME DOK & SCHPSH, ROZENBURG, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FATHERCO CIA NAV SA. ON PASSAGE FROM LAVAN ISLAND FOR KHOR MUSA. HIT BY TWO ROCKETS FIRED BY IRAQI WAR PLANES. CAUGHT FIRE, WAS ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. CREW ALL RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 29 50.101 N,49 14.896 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) sank on May 15, 1983.

When was the wreck of the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) was carrying gas.

What was the tonnage of the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY)?

The PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 33260 tons.

What type of wreck is the PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY)?

The PANOCEANIC FAME (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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