Pronto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pronto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 36.983 N,5 20.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.616383
  • Longitude: -5.334450
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 106 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRONTO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 1411
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1916
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2019

Surveying Details

WK IN 483700N, 052000W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 4735. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. H1271/80 9.6.80 INS AS NDW IN 483700N, 052000W [EUR]. BR STD. 13.11.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 90MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 24.2.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585132. NCA. 21.5.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 90MTRS ON FRENCH 7066 [1987 EDN]. BR STD. 3.3.09 SHOWN IN 4836.940N, 0520.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6880 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009000084718 25.11.09 SHOWN IN 4836.983N, 0520.067W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 13M NW OF USHANT WHILST ON PASSAGE SPAIN FOR LIVERPOOL. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PRONTO wreck located?

The PRONTO wreck is located at coordinates 48 36.983 N,5 20.067 W.

How deep is the PRONTO and where exactly is it located?

The PRONTO lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 48 36.983 N,5 20.067 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRONTO?

The seabed around the PRONTO lies at approximately 106 meters deep.

When did the PRONTO sink?

The PRONTO sank on Sep 9, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PRONTO discovered?

The wreck of the PRONTO was discovered in 1979.

What country did the PRONTO belong to?

The PRONTO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PRONTO carrying?

The PRONTO was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the PRONTO?

The PRONTO had a tonnage of 1411 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRONTO?

The PRONTO is classified as a steam ship.

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