Ballochbuie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ballochbuie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 12.995 N,2 18.093 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.216583
  • Longitude: -2.301550
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALLOCHBUIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 921
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.4.17 POSN 561300N, 021800W. H8203/19 7 MILES E FROM MAY ISLAND. (WW1 SL). H4087/26 24.6.26 DELETED FROM 2182B, INS AS NDW WRECK (1917) (PA). NE 114A. 6.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. BR STD. H4818/75 3.8.77 NOTHING FOUND IN ABOVE POSN. (HMS FOX, HI 34A/77). DELETED. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY JOHN DUTHIE SB CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ABERDEEN LIME CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 153HP FOR 9.5 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J ABERNETHY & CO, ABERDEEN. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR SUNDERLAND. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY UC-41. THREE MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the BALLOCHBUIE wreck located?

The BALLOCHBUIE wreck is located at coordinates 56 12.995 N,2 18.093 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BALLOCHBUIE?

The seabed around the BALLOCHBUIE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the BALLOCHBUIE sink?

The BALLOCHBUIE sank on Apr 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BALLOCHBUIE discovered?

The wreck of the BALLOCHBUIE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BALLOCHBUIE belong to?

The BALLOCHBUIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALLOCHBUIE carrying?

The BALLOCHBUIE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BALLOCHBUIE?

The BALLOCHBUIE had a tonnage of 921 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALLOCHBUIE?

The BALLOCHBUIE is classified as a steam ship.

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