Presto (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Presto (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.437 N,1 15.172 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.923950
  • Longitude: -1.252867
Wreck Depth 36.39 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESTO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.5 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 74.2
Sonar Width 24.5
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 355
Tonnage 1143
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2019

Surveying Details

FOR PREVIOUS DETAILS OF 'PRESTO' SEE [5716]. HH090/796/01 12.1.99 EXAM'D 16.7.98 IN 545526.2N, 011510.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 36.4, FOUL 36.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.5 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS. LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. BROKEN UP WK WITH HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. MAJORITY OF WK IS PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). PROBABLY UPRIGHT, WELL DECAYED. INS AS SW 36MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 1.3.19 EXAM�D 1.3.19 IN 5455.437N, 0115.172W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. LENGTH 74.2MTRS, WIDTH 24.5MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 355/175DEGS. HEAVILY BROKEN UP WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS, UPRIGHT. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY J CROWN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PELTON SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 135NP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. MINED 4 MILE E OF ROKER POINT. (BMVL & SIBI).

General Comments

HEAVILY BROKEN UP WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.437 N,1 15.172 W.

How deep is the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36.39 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.437 N,1 15.172 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESTO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PRESTO (POSSIBLY)?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1143 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESTO (POSSIBLY)?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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