Pinto (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pinto (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 32.246 N,7 42.962 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.537433
  • Longitude: -7.716033
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PINTO (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 50
Tonnage 1346
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H03595/44 8.9.44 H03595/44 8.9.44 POSN 553110N, 074105W BY A/S. (EG5, 8.9.44). INS AS NDW. - FNM 2047/44. H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USCPA 40MTRS. NC 2811. H3740/69 16.10.74 H3740/69 16.10.74 POSN 552700N, 080100W REPORTED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE). H2175/81 12.1.81 H2175/81 12.1.81 EXAM'D 24.3.80 IN 553217N, 074257W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINED. ORIENTATION NOT DETERMINED, BUT COVERS AREA 60 X 90MTRS. PROBABLY THE PINTO. POORLY DEFINED CONTACT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). AMEND TO WK 57MTRS. BR STD. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5532.246N, 0742.962W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 050/230 DEGS. HULL BROKEN DOWN WITH HIGH AREA (ENGINE) MIDSHIPS AND FURTHER HIGH POINT AT NE END, PROBABLY THE BOW. SOME SCOUR TO SE SIDE. AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 57.31MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 57MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACANDREW & CO. OIL ENGINE OF 355NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. WAS ACTING AS A CONVOY ESCORT FOR HXF-305 WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED BY U 482 WHILST PICKING UP SURVIVORS FROM EMPIRE HERITAGE. 11 MEN LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

HULL BROKEN DOWN, HIGH AREA IN CENTRE, BOWS ?NE, SCOUR AT SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 32.246 N,7 42.962 W
Pinto (Probably) on Wreck Map Pinto (Probably) Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the PINTO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PINTO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 32.246 N,7 42.962 W.

How deep is the PINTO (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PINTO (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 55 32.246 N,7 42.962 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PINTO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PINTO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the PINTO (PROBABLY) sink?

The PINTO (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the PINTO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PINTO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PINTO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PINTO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PINTO (PROBABLY)?

The PINTO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1346 tons.

What type of wreck is the PINTO (PROBABLY)?

The PINTO (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks