Presto (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Presto (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.391 N,1 20.308 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.923183
  • Longitude: -1.338467
Wreck Depth 9.69 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESTO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 7.2
Sonar Width 4.7
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 184
Tonnage 971
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1942
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 003.5,013.5,000.5,185
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2019

Surveying Details

H2433/71 25.9.74 EXAM'D 12.6.74 IN 545522N, 012012W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, 1974). NC 1627. HH090/796/01 23.12.98 EXAM'D 9.8.98 IN 545523.8N, 012017.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.3, FOUL 9.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.3 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.4MTRS. AREA OF DEBRIS COVERS 60MTRS BY 25MTRS, ORIENTATED 000/180DEGS. THREE MAIN CONTACTS. BOTTOM OF ROCK WITH FINE COVER OF SANDS AND MUDS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 20.3.19 EXAM�D 20.3.19 IN 5455.391N, 0120.308W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. LENGTH 7.2MTRS, WIDTH 4.7MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 184/004DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 3.5MTRS, WIDTH 13.5MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP TOWARD 185DEGS. 2 MAIN CONTACTS. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 9.6MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX-DUNELM, BUILT IN 1916 BY R THOMPSON & SONS, LTD, SUNDERLAND, WITH ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150HP, SINGLE SHAFT. AFT MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG. CO. LTD., SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S & R STEAMSHIPS LTD. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR DOVER. OBSERVED TO SINK BY HMS MANCHESTER AFTER COLLISON WITH SS LLANDOVER WHILST IN CONVOY. (SIBI)

General Comments

2 MAIN CONTACTS

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FAQ

Where is the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.391 N,1 20.308 W.

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

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 9.69 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.391 N,1 20.308 W.

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

The seabed around the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 15, 1942.

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

The wreck of the PRESTO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

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 coal.

What was the tonnage of the PRESTO (POSSIBLY)?

The PRESTO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 971 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESTO (POSSIBLY)?

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

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