Prestige Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Prestige Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 43.026 N,2 16.886 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.717100
  • Longitude: 2.281433
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESTIGE
Type drifter
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1929
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.11.29 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS NEAR KNOLL LT V. (LL, 1.11.29). POSN 524300N, 021700E [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOT FOUND DURING GENERAL SONAR SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). NCA. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PRESTIGE wreck located?

The PRESTIGE wreck is located at coordinates 52 43.026 N,2 16.886 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESTIGE?

The seabed around the PRESTIGE lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the PRESTIGE sink?

The PRESTIGE sank on Oct 31, 1929.

When was the wreck of the PRESTIGE discovered?

The wreck of the PRESTIGE was discovered in 1929.

What country did the PRESTIGE belong to?

The PRESTIGE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PRESTIGE?

The PRESTIGE is classified as a drifter.

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