Paranagua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Paranagua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.442 N,4 14.203 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.357367
  • Longitude: 4.236717
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARANAGUA
Type carrier
Flag BR
Length 126.8 m
Width 16.6 m
Draught 10.6
Tonnage 5800
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 1997

Surveying Details

H3100/68 2.4.68 MS PARANAGUA SUNK IN 512129.5N, 041417E [EUR], 250MTRS UPSTREAM OF NO.78 BUOY. G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S LAID 40MTRS S OF BOWS OF WK IN 512127N, 041416E. (HAGUE NM 807(T)/68 & ANTWERP NM 6/63(T)/68). NCA YET. H5216/68 21.11.68 INFORMATION ABOUT BUOY MOVEMENTS, ALTERATIONS TO SECTOR LTS BECAUSE OF THIS WK. (ANTWERP NM 23/146/68) NCA. 10.10.69 WK, SWEPT TO 11.0MTRS. (HAGUE NM 2058/69, ANTWERP NM 130(T)/69) SUPERINTENDENT NM DECISION NOT TO CHART UNTIL NEXT REVISION OF NETHERLANDS CHART. H1823/61 4.12.70 WK SW 11.0MTRS SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1535 [1970 EDN]. NE 120. 17.12.74 WK SW 11.0MTRS SHOWN ON BELGIAN 7/73. NE 139. 14.7.97 STERN SECTION HAS BEEN LIFTED. 850 TONNE FOREPART REMOVED IN LATE MAY. NEXT DECISION IS WHETHER THE ESTIMATED 2500 TONS CENTRE SECTION WILL BE REMOVED IN ONE OR TWO PARTS. (LL, 12.7.97). 5.12.97 NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN 104. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 139. HH340/440/01 19.2.98 DELETE. (BELGIAN NM 20/154/97). NEVER REFERRED TO WKS. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1961 BY VALMET O/Y, HELSINKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. DE NAV. LLOYD BRASILEIRO. BEACHED ON NOORD BALLASTPLAAT DUE TO HOLDS FLOODING FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH PAKISTANI MV MANSOOR OFF ZANDVLIET LOCKS, R SCHELDT. GRADUALLY SLIPPED OFF THE BANK AND SANK IN DEEPER WATER 2 DAYS LATER. WK WAS STRUCK 4 MONTHS LATER BY MV BOUAR. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 21.442 N,4 14.203 E
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FAQ

Where is the PARANAGUA wreck located?

The PARANAGUA wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.442 N,4 14.203 E.

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

The PARANAGUA lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.442 N,4 14.203 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PARANAGUA?

The seabed around the PARANAGUA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PARANAGUA discovered?

The wreck of the PARANAGUA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the PARANAGUA belong to?

The PARANAGUA belonged to BR.

What was the tonnage of the PARANAGUA?

The PARANAGUA had a tonnage of 5800 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARANAGUA?

The PARANAGUA is classified as a carrier.

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