Transpacific Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Transpacific Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 46.15 N,56 9.275 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.769167
  • Longitude: -56.154583
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRANSPACIFIC
Type motor vessel
Length 121.3 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 5617
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.6.71 7.6.71 AGROUND NEAR CAP NOIR LT, SAINT PIERRE. (LL 204). NCA. 5.11.75 5.11.75 ST SHOWN IN 464609N, 560916.5W ON CANADIAN 4643. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POSEIDON SCHIFFAHRT GMBH. PASSAGE CHICAGO FOR BLYTH AND HAMBURG. RAN AGROUND NEAR CAP NOIR LT, ST PIERRE, WHILE APPROACHING HARBOUR TO EFFECT RADAR REPAIRS. CARGO INCLUDED 3000TONS ANODES & CATHODES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TRANSPACIFIC wreck located?

The TRANSPACIFIC wreck is located at coordinates 46 46.15 N,56 9.275 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRANSPACIFIC?

The seabed around the TRANSPACIFIC lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the TRANSPACIFIC sink?

The TRANSPACIFIC sank on May 18, 1971.

When was the wreck of the TRANSPACIFIC discovered?

The wreck of the TRANSPACIFIC was discovered in 1971.

What cargo was the TRANSPACIFIC carrying?

The TRANSPACIFIC was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TRANSPACIFIC?

The TRANSPACIFIC had a tonnage of 5617 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRANSPACIFIC?

The TRANSPACIFIC is classified as a motor vessel.

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