Bill (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bill (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.8 N,5 47.108 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.163333
  • Longitude: -5.785133
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BILL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 21.5
Sonar Width 10.2
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 133
Tonnage 1175
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2011

Surveying Details

SONAR CONTACT IN 500942N, 054642W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). ACCURATE TO WITHIN 200YDS. (AUBD 301/256, JULY 1945). H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 SMALL WK OR WRECKAGE LOCATED IN 500947N, 054702W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. SIZE & ORIENTATION DIFFICULT TO ASSESS. APPARENTLY LYING ON TOP OF A ROCK OUTCROP. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/78). CHART AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. 13.12.11 13.12.11 LOCATED 11.10.09 IN 5009.800N, 0547.108W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.56 IN GEN DEPTH 49.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 21.5MTRS, WIDTH 10.2MTRS, HT 5.54MTRS. LIES 100/313 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

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

?WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the BILL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BILL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.8 N,5 47.108 W.

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

The BILL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.8 N,5 47.108 W.

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

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

When did the BILL (POSSIBLY) sink?

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

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

The wreck of the BILL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BILL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BILL (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BILL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BILL (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BILL (POSSIBLY)?

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

What type of wreck is the BILL (POSSIBLY)?

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

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