Protecor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Protecor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 27.41 N,2 41.658 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.456833
  • Longitude: -2.694300
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROTECOR
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 27.2 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 89
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1889
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H800/37 5.5.37 WK 3FMS 2FT IN 562725N, 024134W. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST). - NM 770/37. H03706/42 13.8.42 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3FMS 5FT. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST). BR STD. H4409/58 23.7.58 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4FMS 3FT [8MTRS]. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST NM 18/58). - NM 1588/58. 21.1.04 EUT POSN: 5627.410N, 0241.658W. BA 1481 [MAR'03 EDN]. RSDRA2024000296330 01.08.2024 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2024]. (FORTH PORT LIMITED SURVEY, DTD 2024). AMEND BURIED.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1887. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F WARREN, NORTH SHIELDS. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FOR DUNDEE. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH S TUG 'DUNCAN' NEAR ABERTAY LTV. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PROTECOR wreck located?

The PROTECOR wreck is located at coordinates 56 27.41 N,2 41.658 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROTECOR?

The seabed around the PROTECOR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the PROTECOR sink?

The PROTECOR sank on Aug 29, 1889.

When was the wreck of the PROTECOR discovered?

The wreck of the PROTECOR was discovered in 1937.

What country did the PROTECOR belong to?

The PROTECOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PROTECOR carrying?

The PROTECOR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PROTECOR?

The PROTECOR had a tonnage of 89 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROTECOR?

The PROTECOR is classified as a tug.

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