Papelera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Papelera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.038 N,7 42.796 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.467300
  • Longitude: -7.713267
Wreck Depth 119 m
Water Depth 132 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAPELERA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 1591
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1916
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4847/71 9.5.72 H4847/71 9.5.72 LOCATED IN 492800N, 074245W USING DECCA. HT OF WK 40FT. GEN DEPTH 436FT [UNREDUCED]. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS, 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 65FMS [119MTRS]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 1978

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM GOTHENBERG TO NANTES. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the PAPELERA wreck located?

The PAPELERA wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.038 N,7 42.796 W.

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

The PAPELERA lies at a depth of about 119 meters and is located at coordinates 49 28.038 N,7 42.796 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAPELERA?

The seabed around the PAPELERA lies at approximately 132 meters deep.

When did the PAPELERA sink?

The PAPELERA sank on Apr 16, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PAPELERA discovered?

The wreck of the PAPELERA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the PAPELERA belong to?

The PAPELERA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the PAPELERA?

The PAPELERA had a tonnage of 1591 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAPELERA?

The PAPELERA is classified as a steam ship.

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