Prunelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Prunelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 6.504 N,1 26.597 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.108400
  • Longitude: -1.443283
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRUNELLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 47.5 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 578
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5147/18 SUNK IN 550630N, 012630W. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (SNO TYNEMOUTH). H6391/19 INS DWPA IN 550630N, 012630W. H2414/26 1.7.26 AMENDED TO NDW. H2433/71 27.4.71 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 19/70). 18.5.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 15MTRS NC 152. HH090/796/01 8.1.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 1999

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 12 LIVES LOST

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FAQ

Where is the PRUNELLE wreck located?

The PRUNELLE wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.504 N,1 26.597 W.

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

The PRUNELLE lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 55 6.504 N,1 26.597 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRUNELLE?

The seabed around the PRUNELLE lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the PRUNELLE sink?

The PRUNELLE sank on Aug 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PRUNELLE discovered?

The wreck of the PRUNELLE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PRUNELLE belong to?

The PRUNELLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRUNELLE carrying?

The PRUNELLE was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the PRUNELLE?

The PRUNELLE had a tonnage of 578 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRUNELLE?

The PRUNELLE is classified as a steam ship.