John Preston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
John preston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 31.983 N,5 48.217 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.533050
  • Longitude: -5.803617
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN PRESTON
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 23.2 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 3.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 116
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1882
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1882
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2012

Surveying Details

5.4.00 REMAINS OF WRECK LIE IN 5631.983N, 0548.217W [WGD] ON EDGE OF SAND/SHINGLE LEDGE IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LIES PARALLEL TO SHORELINE. ONE LARGE PIECE OF HULL REMAINS, REST OF REMAINS OF VESSEL AND PILES OF SLATES SCATTERED ON SEABED. SITE DIAGRAM. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS). STS. NCA. 5.4.00 MOST PROMINENT PART OF WK IS THE KEELSON, THE LONG TIMBER OVERLYING THE KEEL. (DIVER MAGAZINE, APR '00). 13.2.12 EXAM'D 30.10.11 USING M/B. NOT LOCATED WITH 250MTRS OF LISTED POSN. SEABED GENERALLY FLAT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1374). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1855 IN WALES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E WILLIAMS, PORT DINORWIC. PASSAGE PORT DINORWIC FOR FRASERBURGH. STRANDED IN FORCE 10 GALE 0.5M W OF LOCHALINE PIER, MULL. CREW SAFE. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, SHIPWRECKS OF W SCOTLAND, SIBI).

General Comments

KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'SLATE WRECK', WOODEN DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 31.983 N,5 48.217 W
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FAQ

Where is the JOHN PRESTON wreck located?

The JOHN PRESTON wreck is located at coordinates 56 31.983 N,5 48.217 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN PRESTON?

The seabed around the JOHN PRESTON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the JOHN PRESTON sink?

The JOHN PRESTON sank on Dec 2, 1882.

When was the wreck of the JOHN PRESTON discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN PRESTON was discovered in 1882.

What country did the JOHN PRESTON belong to?

The JOHN PRESTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOHN PRESTON carrying?

The JOHN PRESTON was carrying construction materials,stone.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN PRESTON?

The JOHN PRESTON had a tonnage of 116 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN PRESTON?

The JOHN PRESTON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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