Pitstruan (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pitstruan (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 27.908 N,2 59.592 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.465133
  • Longitude: -2.993200
Wreck Depth 51.58 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 38.1
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 303
Tonnage 206
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSN 582830N, 025630W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3875/26 18.6.26 INS AS NDWPA (1917). BR STD. H1357/62 27.3.62 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1942. H2336/84 19.3.86 EXAM'D 8.10.85 IN 582755N, 025929W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 56-57MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH 43MTRS. LYING 110/290DEG, APPARENTLY BROKEN UP IN TWO MAIN PARTS, WITH FURTHER SMALL AMOUNT OF WRECKAGE, HEIGHT 1.8MTRS, 70MTRS S OF MAIN WK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). AMEND TO WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/14 5.8.99 DIVED IN 5827.90N, 0259.55W [WGD] USING GPS. APPEARS TO BE THE WRECK OF AN ARMED STEAM TRAWLER. WELL BROKEN UP AND LYING IN WHAT SEEMS TO BE TWO PIECES. THERE IS A SMALL DECK GUN LYING ADJACENT TO THE BOILER AND THE BOW SECTION IS GENERALLY FLAT. THE AFT OF THE BOILER IS A TANGLE OF ENGINE REMAINS AND CONDENSER PIPES BEFORE A FUTHER PIECE OF HULL BECOMES APPARENT. SEABED FINE SAND. STANDS PROUD BY 4MTRS MAXIMUM. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 24.7.88). NCA. RSDRA2022000131756 23.12.22 EXAM'D 13.7.21; IN 5827.908N, 0259.592W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 51.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. LENGTH 38.1MTRS. WIDTH 10.7MTRS, HEIGHT 4.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 123/303 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE WRECK COVERED. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1710 - H525-1210). RETAIN NDW 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1913, WAS MINED OFF NOSS HEAD, WHILE HIRED FOR ADMIRALTY SERVICE AS A MINESWEEPER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J S DOEG. (THE REAL PRICE OF FISH).

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FAQ

Where is the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 27.908 N,2 59.592 W.

How deep is the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 51.58 meters and is located at coordinates 58 27.908 N,2 59.592 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY)?

The PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 206 tons.

What type of wreck is the PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY)?

The PITSTRUAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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