Quesada (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Quesada (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 20.061 N,5 31.113 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.334350
  • Longitude: -5.518550
Wreck Depth 31.52 m
Water Depth 33 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 2.1
Sonar Length 17.1
Sonar Width 6.2
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 43
Tonnage 43
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1966
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 001.6,005.2,000.9,225
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details REPD SUNK 4-5M FROM DAVAAR IS. 19.3.69 NOW SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 552218N, 052700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2144. 24.7.75 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PA 28MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2126. H2885/83 1.5.86 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH. SMALL DISPERSED WK LOCATED 11.7.85 IN 552003N, 053104W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER RANGES [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.3 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LYING 080/260DEGS IN SHALLOW DEPRESSION. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). - NM 1517/86. 4.11.04 EUT POSN: 5520.049N, 0531.131W. NE 2126. RSDRA2024000271170 �08.10.24 EXAM'D 15.03.24; WRECK LOCATED IN 5520.061N, 0531.113W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. LENGTH 17.1MTRS, WIDTH 6.2MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 043/223DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H525-3907). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1938 AT SOUTHAMPTON, WITH TWO OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DORMAN DIESEL LTD. PROBABLY A CONVERTED MTB. PASSAGE ISLAND OF ARRAN & ROTHESAY TO CAMPBELTOWN. EIGHT LIVES LOST, 10 RESCUED, WHEN SHE SANK AFTER THE ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED IN 50KNOT GALE. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 20.061 N,5 31.113 W.

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

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31.52 meters and is located at coordinates 55 20.061 N,5 31.113 W.

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

The seabed around the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 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 1966.

What country did the QUESADA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The QUESADA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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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