Panormos Seaman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Panormos seaman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 52 N,72 47.393 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.866667
  • Longitude: 72.789883
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PANORMOS SEAMAN
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 147 m
Width 22.8 m
Draught 9.9
Tonnage 11184
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2008

Surveying Details

HH502/350/01 24.4.91 AGROUND IN 185200N, 724700E, OFF PRONGS LIGHTHOUSE. (LL, 21.3.91). NCA. HH502/350/01 20.5.91 POSN NOW 185230N, 724724E. (NAVAREA VIII 164/91). NCA YET. HH502/350/01 25.7.91 ALL CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED. VESSEL BROKE IN TWO DURING SALVAGE ATTEMPT SEVERED PORTIONS, MEASURING 200FT AND 250FT, NOW SLOWLY SUBMERGING EITHER SIDE OF PRONGS REEF. (LL, 5 & 8.7.91). NCA YET. HH502/350/01 9.8.91 ST IN 185204N, 724719E. (DEHRA DUN NM 174/91). - NM 2381/91. HH502/460/01 16.6.92 NOW LIES IN TWO SEPARATE PARTS IN A: 185204N, 724719E AND B: 185157N, 724726E. (NAVAREA VIII 285/92). TWO POSNS CONFIRMED. (DEHRA DUN NM 256/92). HULL HAS BROKEN INTO THREE PIECES AND LIKELY FURTHER TO DISINTEGRATE. (LL, 23.6.92). - NM 2240/92. HH502/460/01 16.11.92 NOW DW IN 185157N, 724726E [IND]. (NAVAREA VIII 534/92). NO REFERENCE TO PART A. - NM 3583/92.

Circumstances of loss

EX- AEGIS HARVEST (1986), BUILT IN 1972 BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES S.A. (FACTORIA DE OLAVEAGA), BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EFNIS SHIPPING CO. LTD. PASSAGE AQABA,JORDAN FOR BOMBAY. RAN AGROUND WHILE MANOEUVRING TO PICK UP BOMBAY HARBOUR PILOT. 3938 TONNES OF SOUND CARGO HAS BEEN DISCHARGED INTO BARGES. BROKE IN TWO WHEN ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. ACTION TAKEN BY AUTHORITIES TO REMOVE BUNKERS. WK HAS BEEN DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the PANORMOS SEAMAN wreck located?

The PANORMOS SEAMAN wreck is located at coordinates 18 52 N,72 47.393 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PANORMOS SEAMAN?

The seabed around the PANORMOS SEAMAN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PANORMOS SEAMAN sink?

The PANORMOS SEAMAN sank on Mar 17, 1991.

When was the wreck of the PANORMOS SEAMAN discovered?

The wreck of the PANORMOS SEAMAN was discovered in 1991.

What country did the PANORMOS SEAMAN belong to?

The PANORMOS SEAMAN belonged to CY.

What cargo was the PANORMOS SEAMAN carrying?

The PANORMOS SEAMAN was carrying chemicals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the PANORMOS SEAMAN?

The PANORMOS SEAMAN had a tonnage of 11184 tons.

What type of wreck is the PANORMOS SEAMAN?

The PANORMOS SEAMAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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