Protesilaus (Stern Section)(P Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Protesilaus (stern section)(p Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 22.206 N,7 15.536 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.370100
  • Longitude: -7.258933
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 26
Orientation 65
Tonnage 9577
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN 562130N, 071500W, OR 295DEGS, 4.9M FROM SKERRYVORE. (LLOYDS). H1768/67 6.9.67 H1768/67 6.9.67 NOW CHARTED AS NDWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2722. H5898/69 6.1.70 H5898/69 6.1.70 WRECK LIES WITHIN THE 20FM LINE AREA EXTENDING FROM SKERRYVORE, WHERE THE SEABED IS SO EXTREMELY IRREGULAR THAT IT WAS NOT SWEPT BY SONAR. SEVERAL PINNACLES FOUND IN THIS AREA OF WHICH ONE COULD HAVE BEEN THIS WRECK. (HMS HECLA, ROS DTD 5.9.69). NCA. 18.10.72 18.10.72 NOW CHARTED AS USCPA 8FMS (14MTRS). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2722. H2352/84 13.1.86 H2352/84 13.1.86 LOCATED 25.9.85 IN 562213N, 071529W [OGB] BUT NOT FULLY EXAM'D. DCS3 HT 18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 26MTRS. LYING 065/245DEG APPROX. OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA, AND ACCURACY OF POSN +/-100MTRS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 262A). AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. BR STD. H3844/86/2 14.8.89 H3844/86/2 14.8.89 AREA 1000MTRS RADIUS AROUND CHARTED POSN EXAMINED USING DCS3. WK NOT FOUND. FOUR SONAR CONTACTS - ALL ROCK OUTCROPS - FOUND IN 562210N, 071535W; 562129N, 071554W; 562240N, 071541W; 562157N, 071628W. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 363). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2001

Circumstances of loss

21.1.40 MINED WHILE EN-ROUTE LIVERPOOL TO BARRY IN BALLAST. BEACHED NEAR SWANSEA ON 21.1.40. LATER CUT IN TWO TO AID REFLOATING. BOW REFLOATED 20.7.40 & TOWED TO BRITON FERRY. STERN WAS LATER TOWED TO BE USED AS A BLOCK SHIP AT SCAPA FLOW, BUT STARTED TO LEAK WHILE EN-ROUTE & WAS SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS KING SOL ON 13.9.40.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 22.206 N,7 15.536 W
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FAQ

Where is the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P wreck located?

The PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P wreck is located at coordinates 56 22.206 N,7 15.536 W.

How deep is the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P and where exactly is it located?

The PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 56 22.206 N,7 15.536 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P?

The seabed around the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P sink?

The PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P sank on Sep 13, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P discovered?

The wreck of the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P belong to?

The PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P?

The PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P had a tonnage of 9577 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P?

The PROTESILAUS (STERN SECTION)(P is classified as a steam ship.

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