Paros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Paros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
44 29.473 N,12 21.573 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.491217
  • Longitude: 12.359550
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name PAROS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 64.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1166
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISOL. DANGER BN, FL(2) 10S, CLOSE NE.
Surveying Details H3076/77 21.11.79 STRANDED, WITH Y BUOY CLOSE E, IN 442930N, 122130E. (LLOYDS VOL.238). CHART AS ST, WITH BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 2854/79. H3076/77 10.12.79 POSN: 492938N, 122139E. MARKED BY GW CONL BUOY, N TPMK, RAREFL, MO(N)G6S, LAID 30MTRS N. (NAVAREA III, TELEX DTD 1.12.79). AMEND POSN. - NM 51/80. H3076/77 30.1.80 POSN & BUOY CONFIRMED. SALVAGE PLANNED. (GENOA TNM 49.30/79). H3115/78 18.2.83 BUOY REPD BY PILOT TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (MV 'BENCLEUCH', HN). NCA YET. H3115/78 17.10.84 G BUOY, FL.G, LAID IN 442936N, 122135E. (GENOA NM 18.4/84). NCA YET. H3115/78 15.1.85 NOW SILTED UP IN 12MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 4.5MTRS, 090DEGS, 3.24M FROM PORTO CORSINI LT. CONL BUOY, FL.G, ESTABLISHED 2C NW. (TELEX, MARIDRID, DTD 12.11.84). AMEND TO USC 2FMS 3FT IN 442924N, 122139E WITH G CON BUOY 2C NW. - NM 252/85. H2180/82 3.3.87 NOW NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (GENOA NM 1.6/1/87). AMEND TO NDW, & DELETE BUOY. - NM 836/87. H3395/87 2.9.87 STILL CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (GENOA NM 9.6/87). AMEND TO DW. - NM 2798/87. H3395/87 10.11.87 CHARTED POSN REPORTED INCORRECT. LOCAL BOARDING PILOT STATES WK LIES 2M DUE E OF S B'WATER LT. (MV 'GAYATRI', HN DTD 20.10.87). NCA YET. [PLOTS IN 442930N, 122200E]. HH370/570/01 7.11.90 WK MARKED BY CONL ISOL DANGER BUOY, FL(2)10S, LAID IN 442936N, 122139E. (GENOA NM 20.5/89). CHART AS BUOY. - NM 3397/89. HH370/570/01 19.12.90 WK NOW MARKED BY ISOL DANGER BN, FL(2)10S, ESTAB'D 70MTRS TO E OF FORMER BUOY POSN. (GENOA NM 24.9/90). AMEND POSN AND BUOY TO BEACON. - NM 411/91. 13.6.91 WGD POSN: 442928.5N, 122134.5E. SEP 2007/000018159 13.3.07 WK AND ASSOCIATED BUOY REMOVED. (ITALIAN NM 4/28/07). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1953 BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD, LTD. ARDROSSAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DALLES SHIPPING CO LTD. SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR, FOLLOWING COLLISION IN DARKNESS WITH M TUG/SUPPLY V 'ALEXANDRA TIDE'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PAROS wreck located?

The PAROS wreck is located at coordinates 44 29.473 N,12 21.573 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PAROS?

The seabed around the PAROS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the PAROS sink?

The PAROS sank on Nov 10, 1979.

When was the wreck of the PAROS discovered?

The wreck of the PAROS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the PAROS belong to?

The PAROS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PAROS carrying?

The PAROS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PAROS?

The PAROS had a tonnage of 1166 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAROS?

The PAROS is classified as a motor vessel.