Presto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Presto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 55.506 N,1 20.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.925100
  • Longitude: -1.334950
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESTO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.5 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1143
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 4 MILES E OF ROKER POINT. (BMVS). H3095/18 30.5.18 INS IN 545530N, 012000W. - FNM 262/17. H3095/18 30.5.18 OFF SUNDERLAND. BEING DISPERSED. ONE MAST VISIBLE, UPPER WORKS AWASH AT LW. BUOY E FROM WK. H4653/18 10.8.18 NO LONGER CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (SNO TYNE). H4214/26 1.7.26 INS NDWPA (1917). H628/31 28.1.31 DELETED FROM 3104. NM ACTION. H6667/31 DELETED FROM 1627. H2433/71 21.4.71 POSSIBLE WK FOUND 3.5 CABLES E IN POSN 545536N, 011924W [OGB]. (ISS ROS DTD 31.12.70). H2189/71 22.5.72 NOT INVESTIGATED 1971. (ISS 1971). H2433/74 25.9.74 INVESTIGATED, NOT LOCATED. (HMS EGERIA 1974). HH090/796/01 23.12.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 1998

Circumstances of loss

MINED. 6 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the PRESTO wreck located?

The PRESTO wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.506 N,1 20.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESTO?

The seabed around the PRESTO lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PRESTO sink?

The PRESTO sank on Apr 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PRESTO discovered?

The wreck of the PRESTO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PRESTO belong to?

The PRESTO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRESTO?

The PRESTO had a tonnage of 1143 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESTO?

The PRESTO is classified as a steam ship.