Pluto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pluto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 18.956 N,2 45.698 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.315933
  • Longitude: 2.761633
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PLUTO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 14.9 m
Sonar Length 97.6
Sonar Width 18.8
Shadow Height 6.68
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1266
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8203/19 CONFIRMS LOSS AND GIVES TONNAGE. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS DW PA (1917) IN 522000N, 024500E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1408 & 2182A. H336/31 10.1.31 AMEND TO DW (PA). BA 1408. H2806/58 31.3.59 SONAR AND OROPESA SWEEP 20.3.58. CLEAR AT 55FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 118FT. DEPTH IN VICINITY 150FT. DEPTHS OF SCOUR 3FT. (HMS SHACKLETON, 20.3.58). AMEND TO WK 19FMS. AMEND POSN. DELETE FROM 2182A. - NM 3090/59. H2806/58 24.7.61 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 70FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 122FT IN 152FT. (HMS SCOTT, 21.6.61). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. 7.5.64 SHOWN AS WK 20FMS ON SURVEY [K3035]. NC 3371. H8169/68 8.1.69 EXAMINED IN 521902N, 024536E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 137FT IN GEN DEPTH 160FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED OF VERY SMALL SANDWAVES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). RETAIN AS WK 20FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H8169/68 29.4.69 SWEPT CLEAR AT 98.5FT. LEAST BY E/S 128FT. WK LIES N/S. (HMS BULLDOG, APR '69). 23.1.72 SHOWN IN 521900N, 024506E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954 [RECEIVED 7.11.72]. H4856/72 15.12.72 REPEAT BY NETHERLANDS 3442/72. NCA. 28.8.73 AMEND TO WK 37MTRS. NC 2182. H1939/80 4.5.82 EXAMINED 24.6.81 IN 521857N, 024546E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.4 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.2MTRS. LYING 125/295DEGS, BOWS SE. SONAR LENGTH 97MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 8). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS. BR STD. HH090/910/01 5.12.00 EXAM'D 6.7.00 IN 5218.971N, 0245.661E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.0, FOUL 37.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.3 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 112/292DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 112DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 4MTRS TOWARD 310DEGS AND IS PROBABLY FISHING GEAR. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 910). BR STD. 14.7.10 SINGLE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE VISIBLE, THOUGH PARTIALLY COVERED BY SAND DUNES. BOW STANDS 8MTRS HIGH. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUG '10). SEP 2014/000110702 16.9.14 EXAM'D 6.4.14 IN 5218.956N, 0245.698E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.32 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 97.6MTRS, WIDTH 18.8MTRS, HT 6.68MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS ESE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY COVERED. (MMT, HI 1424). DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE AFT. AMEND WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR BRISTOL. SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (LL WW1)

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS ESE

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FAQ

Where is the PLUTO wreck located?

The PLUTO wreck is located at coordinates 52 18.956 N,2 45.698 E.

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

The PLUTO lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 52 18.956 N,2 45.698 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PLUTO?

The seabed around the PLUTO lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the PLUTO sink?

The PLUTO sank on Apr 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PLUTO discovered?

The wreck of the PLUTO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PLUTO belong to?

The PLUTO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PLUTO carrying?

The PLUTO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PLUTO?

The PLUTO had a tonnage of 1266 tons.

What type of wreck is the PLUTO?

The PLUTO is classified as a steam ship.

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