This is the information page about the shipwreck Pajala (possibly), the water chart below shows the wreck in its immediate vicinity. The position of this wreck is 59 15.17 N,5 36.276 W (59.4828, -5.3679833333333)
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The texts accompanying this shipwreck are in English ๐ฌ๐ง, as they are prepared by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) based on data from UKHO and the hydrographic services of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, among others. They include the known details of the wreck and the comments of the cartographers who have checked the position and condition of the wreck over time.
Name: PAJALA (POSSIBLY)
Year of registration: 1940
Water depth above wreck: 80 meter
Known since: 1940, last detected: 1942
Details measurements/cartography: H0582/42 29.9.42 ASDIC CONTACT LOCATED AND ATTACKED IN 591512N, 053612W. LENGTH ABOUT 300 FEET. OIL GIVEN OFF. (HMS SCOTT, LTR DTD 29.9.42). 1.4.96 SANK 072 DEGS N RONA 10 MILES. (LLWW2). PLOTS IN 591100N, 053100W. INS AS NDWPA IN HMS SCOTT'S POSN. BR STD.
Comment researcher: UK Hydrographic Office
Position: 59 15.17 N,5 36.276 W