Paris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Paris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 29.964 N,3 1.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.499400
  • Longitude: -3.018383
Water Depth 190 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARIS
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1634
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.2.80 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 603000N, 030100W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). COULD BE WK LOCATED IN 603033N, 032748W [WK NO.23] OR IN 603039N, 032725W [WK NO.24]. 27.2.96 27.2.96 INS AS NDW PA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1910 BY AKERS MEK. VERKSTED AND OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S GANGER ROLF. ON PASSAGE FROM FREDRIKSSTAD TO GARSTON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS, LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PARIS wreck located?

The PARIS wreck is located at coordinates 60 29.964 N,3 1.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PARIS?

The seabed around the PARIS lies at approximately 190 meters deep.

When did the PARIS sink?

The PARIS sank on Apr 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PARIS discovered?

The wreck of the PARIS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PARIS belong to?

The PARIS belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PARIS carrying?

The PARIS was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the PARIS?

The PARIS had a tonnage of 1634 tons.

What type of wreck is the PARIS?

The PARIS is classified as a steam ship.

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