Preston North End Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Preston north end Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		63 40.583 N,23 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 63.676383
  • Longitude: -23.300000
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name PRESTON NORTH END
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 419
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1950
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.8.72 VESSEL RECORDED AS STRANDED IN 634035N, 231800W APPROX. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST) - NCA 13.5.81 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 31 [1981 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL REPORTEDLY STRANDED ON GEIRFUGLADRANGAR REEF, SW OF ELDY SAEBERG, ICELAND.(GRIMSBY LOSS LIST)

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FAQ

Where is the PRESTON NORTH END wreck located?

The PRESTON NORTH END wreck is located at coordinates 63 40.583 N,23 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESTON NORTH END?

The seabed around the PRESTON NORTH END lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the PRESTON NORTH END sink?

The PRESTON NORTH END sank on Apr 14, 1950.

When was the wreck of the PRESTON NORTH END discovered?

The wreck of the PRESTON NORTH END was discovered in 1950.

What country did the PRESTON NORTH END belong to?

The PRESTON NORTH END belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRESTON NORTH END?

The PRESTON NORTH END had a tonnage of 419 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESTON NORTH END?

The PRESTON NORTH END is classified as a steam ship.

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