Paragon Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Paragon Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 6.023 N,1 39.388 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 20 m |
| Water Depth | 25 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PARAGON |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 56 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 27, 1918 |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1992 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 29.7.18 SUNK 8M NE BY E FROM HAISBOROUGH LTV. (LOWESTOFT IDSA). BIJOU AND SUCCESS IN SAME POSN. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS NDW (PA) (1918) IN 530600N, 013930E. 8.3.72 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 105. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. HH090/524/01 9.1.92 NOTHING FOUND DURING DISPROVING SEARCH. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). DELETED. - NM 387/92. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 9, 1992 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, TOGETHER WITH BIJOU AND SUCCESS. SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES.
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