Bill (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bill (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.877 N,5 45.812 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.147950
  • Longitude: -5.763533
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 127
Tonnage 1175
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details 29.12.44 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500906N, 054548W [OGB]. LENGTH 81FT, HEIGHT 20FT. LYING 015/195DEGS. (AUBD 301/144, ESCORT GROUP 9, 29.12.44 & 25.1.45). 27.1.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. LENGTH 142FT HEIGHT 30FT. DIR. 015/195DEGS. (AUBD 301/146, ESCORT GROUP 30, 27.1.45) H0113/45 13.4.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500850N, 054540W [OGB]. LENGTH 142FT, HEIGHT 30FT. LYING 015/195DEGS. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45 & 4.7.45). H0113/45 13.4.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500906N, 054548W [OGB]. LENGTH 81FT, HEIGHT 20FT. LYING 015/195DEGS. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45, AUBD 301/144). 14.7.66 CHART AS NDW IN 500850N, 054540W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). R/S. H5051/70 13.11.70 NOW CHARTED IN 500906N, 054548W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 777. 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 35MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 777. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). NCA. 2.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 35MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1148. H3842/86 24.8.87 NO WRECK FOUND. ROCK OUTCROP 3.1MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, LOCATED IN 500850N, 054545W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 361). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2930/81. 13.12.11 LOCATED 14.3.10 IN 5008.877N, 0545.812W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.40 IN GEN DEPTH 49.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.25MTR DEEP. LENGTH 15.0MTRS, WIDTH 4.0MTRS, HT 2.4MTRS. LIES 127/307 DEGS. SEABED OF MEGARIPPLES. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). ?WK DEBRIS, PROBABLE ROCK FEATURE. INS AS WK 47MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY BREMER VULKAN, VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S BILL (S W) JOHANNESSEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 191 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR ROUEN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS DUNGENESS OF SWANSEA. (SIBI).

General Comments

?DEBRIS IN AREA OF MEGARIPPLES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 8.877 N,5 45.812 W
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FAQ

Where is the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.877 N,5 45.812 W.

How deep is the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.877 N,5 45.812 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1175 tons.

What type of wreck is the BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The BILL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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