Paragon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Paragon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 56.148 N,3 12.275 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.935800
  • Longitude: -3.204583
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARAGON (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 45
Orientation 110
Tonnage 90
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1898
Original Detection Year 1898
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2017

Surveying Details

4.8.72 4.8.72 IN COLLISION WITH WRECKAGE ABOUT 40 MILES WNW OF KINNAIRDS HEAD. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 575600N, 031300W FOR FILING ONLY. H2336/84 24.3.86 H2336/84 24.3.86 BROKEN UP WRECKAGE EXAM'D 3.12.85 IN 575610N, 031211W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 45MTRS, LYING 110/290 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). POSSIBLY TOO LARGE TO BE THIS VESSEL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH FLOATING WRECKAGE.

General Comments

BROKEN UP WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 56.148 N,3 12.275 W
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FAQ

Where is the PARAGON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PARAGON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 56.148 N,3 12.275 W.

How deep is the PARAGON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PARAGON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 57 56.148 N,3 12.275 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PARAGON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PARAGON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the PARAGON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PARAGON (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 27, 1898.

When was the wreck of the PARAGON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PARAGON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1898.

What country did the PARAGON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PARAGON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PARAGON (POSSIBLY)?

The PARAGON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 90 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARAGON (POSSIBLY)?

The PARAGON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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