Pretoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pretoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 34 N,5 40.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.566667
  • Longitude: -5.668333
Water Depth 726 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRETORIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 283
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SINKING POSN 60 MILES S BY E OF SYDERO, FAROES. (WW1SL & GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). GIVES POSN APPROX 603400N, 054000W IN GEN DEPTH 726 MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE.

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FAQ

Where is the PRETORIA wreck located?

The PRETORIA wreck is located at coordinates 60 34 N,5 40.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRETORIA?

The seabed around the PRETORIA lies at approximately 726 meters deep.

When did the PRETORIA sink?

The PRETORIA sank on Jul 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PRETORIA discovered?

The wreck of the PRETORIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PRETORIA belong to?

The PRETORIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRETORIA?

The PRETORIA had a tonnage of 283 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRETORIA?

The PRETORIA is classified as a trawler.

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