Paraciers Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Paraciers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 45.392 N,0 12.557 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.756533
- Longitude: 0.209283
|
| Wreck Depth |
16.97 m
|
| Water Depth |
19 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PARACIERS |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
97.8 m |
| Width |
12.2 m |
| Draught |
7.3 |
| Sonar Length |
74.5 |
| Sonar Width |
21.7 |
| Shadow Height |
3.2 |
| Orientation |
300 |
| Tonnage |
2542 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 17, 1917
|
| Scour Dimensions |
131.6,103.2,000.3,308 |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2020 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 24, 2021 |
Surveying Details
H5676/17 SUNK IN 534600N, 001230E. - FNM ACTION. H3095/18 30.5.18 TO BE SURVEYED. (TH). H5676/17 POSN 534600N, 001230E. 39FT OVER. MARKED BY A BUOY. H3849/18 26.8.18 NO OBSTRUCTION FOUND. (VAEC 26.8.18, 3.1.19). H4523/26 16.10.26 INS AS NDW (1917)(PD). BR STD. H01624/44 14.6.44 POSN 534522N, 001252E. KNOWN TO HAVE AT LEAST 48 FT OVER IT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 22.5.44). AMEND POSN. LC 1190. H01624/44 16.10.47 DW EXISTS IN 534521N, 001238E. FOULED BY OROPESA WHEN TESTING FOR SAFE DEPTH. (HMS SCOTT 2.10.47). INS AS DW. - NM 2754/47. H01624/44 23.8.49 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL IN 534522N, 001236E USING HSA. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 50FT. LEAST E/S 58FT. SEABED 65FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 30.8.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. DELETE WK BUOY. - NM 1702/49. 20.3.72 AMEND TO WK 15.2MTRS. NC 121. H1944/80 23.4.82 EXAM'D 12.6.81 IN 534522N, 001242E [OGB] USNG HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.6 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SMALL SCOUR TO S. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 3.5MTRS. LYING ON ITS SIDE, 130/310 DEGS, BOWS NW. V BROKEN. HIGHEST POINT AFT. SONAR LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 13.2MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). BR STD. SEP 2021/000166150 07.9.20 EXAM�D 19.9.20 IN 5345.392N, 0012.557E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 74.5MTRS, WIDTH 21.7MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 300/120 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 131.6MTRS, WIDTH 103.2MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 308 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). HEAVILY DEGRADED, LYING ON ITS SIDE WITH 2 BOILERS VISIBLE. AMEND DW 16.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-TIDJITT, EX-SYRA, EX-HALIFAX CITY, EX-SYRACUSA, EX-JOHN COCKERILL. BUILT IN 1894 IN FRANCE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR BOULOGNE. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UC-46.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 45.392 N,0 12.557 E
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FAQ
Where is the PARACIERS wreck located?
The PARACIERS wreck is located at coordinates 53 45.392 N,0 12.557 E.
How deep is the PARACIERS and where exactly is it located?
The PARACIERS lies at a depth of about 16.97 meters and is located at coordinates 53 45.392 N,0 12.557 E.
How deep is the seabed around the PARACIERS?
The seabed around the PARACIERS lies at approximately 19 meters deep.
When did the PARACIERS sink?
The PARACIERS sank on Sep 17, 1917.
When was the wreck of the PARACIERS discovered?
The wreck of the PARACIERS was discovered in 1917.
What country did the PARACIERS belong to?
The PARACIERS belonged to FR.
What cargo was the PARACIERS carrying?
The PARACIERS was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the PARACIERS?
The PARACIERS had a tonnage of 2542 tons.
What type of wreck is the PARACIERS?
The PARACIERS is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
BOWS NW, ON ITS SIDE, VERY BROKEN UP, 2 BOILERS VISIBLE