Paros Isle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Paros isle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.833 N,1 24.049 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.430550
  • Longitude: 1.400817
Wreck Depth 7.68 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAROS ISLE
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 9.8 m
Sonar Length 9.86
Sonar Width 3.09
Shadow Height 0.61
Orientation 10
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1993
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 031.6,008.5,000.6,285
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2019

Surveying Details

HH244/400/03 15.4.93 LOCATED IN 512548N, 012410E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.2 IN GEN DEPTH 7.3MTRS. LIES NE/SW. (TH LONDON, TLX 13.4.93). INS AS WK 5.2MTRS. - NM 1554/93. HH244/400/03 21.5.93 LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.5 IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. (THV VECTIS, SURVEY 13.4.93). NCA. HH090/770/01 24.9.98 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. NO LONGER CONSIDERED TO EXIST. (NP 1016, HI 770). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH091/167/01 2.4.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1167). NCA. SEP 2019/000057851 15.3.19 EXAM'D IN 5125.833N, 0124.049E[WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.68MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 9.86MTRS, WIDTH 3.09MTRS, HT 0.61MTRS. ORIENTATION 10DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 31.61MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, 0.61MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 285DEGS. BROKEN HULL THAT IS PARTIALLY BURIED WITH SOME PARTS OF THE WK PROUD OF THE SCOUR PIT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1616). AMEND DW TO 7.68MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF MARGATE LIFEBOAT.

General Comments

BROKEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the PAROS ISLE wreck located?

The PAROS ISLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.833 N,1 24.049 E.

How deep is the PAROS ISLE and where exactly is it located?

The PAROS ISLE lies at a depth of about 7.68 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.833 N,1 24.049 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PAROS ISLE?

The seabed around the PAROS ISLE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the PAROS ISLE sink?

The PAROS ISLE sank on Apr 9, 1993.

When was the wreck of the PAROS ISLE discovered?

The wreck of the PAROS ISLE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the PAROS ISLE belong to?

The PAROS ISLE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PAROS ISLE?

The PAROS ISLE is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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