Prestonian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Prestonian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 41.484 N,2 8.599 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.691400
  • Longitude: -2.143317
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESTONIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1152
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.4.70 ASHORE ON ROCKS CLOSE TO CLIFFS AT KINNARDS HEAD & WAS TOTAL LOSS. POSN 574130N, 020830W FOR FI;ING ONLY. H2336/84 19.1.87 NOTHING DETECTED ON THE SHORELINE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246) AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY ALILSA SHIPBUILDING CO, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PRESTON STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 126NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ARCHANGEL FOR DUNDEE. STRANDED. TOTAL LOSS. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PRESTONIAN wreck located?

The PRESTONIAN wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.484 N,2 8.599 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESTONIAN?

The seabed around the PRESTONIAN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the PRESTONIAN sink?

The PRESTONIAN sank on May 25, 1915.

When was the wreck of the PRESTONIAN discovered?

The wreck of the PRESTONIAN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the PRESTONIAN belong to?

The PRESTONIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRESTONIAN carrying?

The PRESTONIAN was carrying timber,grain.

What was the tonnage of the PRESTONIAN?

The PRESTONIAN had a tonnage of 1152 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESTONIAN?

The PRESTONIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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