Quesada (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Quesada (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 21.731 N,5 28.325 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.362183
  • Longitude: -5.472083
Wreck Depth 33.44 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUESADA (POSSIBLY)
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 17.8 m
Width 3.8 m
Draught 2.2
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 6.1
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 320
Tonnage 43
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1966
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 005.4,011.7,000.3,064
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2885/83 2.5.86 EXAM'D 20.7.85 IN 552145N, 052816W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 050/230DEG WITH BOWS NE AND SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). DCS3 TRACES SUPPLIED INDICATE LENGTH NEARER 15MTRS. INS AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. H2579/76 14.7.86 WK LOCATED IN 552144N, 052816W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 38MTRS. REPORTED BY DIVERS TO BE LARGE OPEN BOAT, APPROX 30 X 8FT, 3 IN 1 WHALER TYPE. (HMS HUBBERSTON, HN DTD 21.6.86). NFA. H2579/76 25.3.87 LOCATED IN 552144N, 052816W [OGB] USING HFIX/6. IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS AS 7-8MTR LONG STEEL COASTER OR FV. LYING N/S AND PROTRUDING 2-3MTRS ABOVE SEABED. LEAST DEPTH 31.5MTRS. (HMS CATTISTOCK, HN DTD 4.12.86). NCA. 4.11.04 EUT POSN: 5521.749N, 0528.331W. NE 2126. RSDRA2024000271170 �08.10.24 EXAM'D 15.03.24; WRECK LOCATED IN 5521.731N, 0528.325W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.44MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 6.1MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 320/140DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H525-4020). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1938 AT BRITISH POWER BOAT CO, SOUTHAMPTON WITH TWO OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DORMAN DIESEL LTD. PROBABLY A CONVERTED MTB. PASSAGE ISLAND OF ARRAN & ROTHESAY FOR CAMPBELTOWN. EIGHT LIVES LOST, 10 RESCUED, WHEN SHE SANK IN 50 KNOT GALE, IT IS THOUGHT THAT THE ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. (SIBI)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 21.731 N,5 28.325 W
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FAQ

Where is the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 21.731 N,5 28.325 W.

How deep is the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33.44 meters and is located at coordinates 55 21.731 N,5 28.325 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUESADA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 23, 1966.

When was the wreck of the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the QUESADA (POSSIBLY)?

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 43 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUESADA (POSSIBLY)?

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a yacht.

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