Bohlen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bohlen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 10.57 N,5 10.475 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.176167
  • Longitude: -5.174583
Wreck Depth 83 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOHLEN
Type tanker
Length 145.4 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7644
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

18.10.76 SANK IN 481100N, 051200W APPROX. (LL, 15.10.76). H2770/69 4.2.77 NDW PA IN 481100N, 051200W. ORIGINALLY MARKED BY R SPH BUOY, RAREFL [ALMOST CERTAINLY REMOVED]. (AVURNAV BREST 252/76). INS AS NDW PA IN 481100N, 051200W. BR STD. H2770/69 21.3.77 BW CAN LT BUOY, ISO.4S, RAREFL WHISTLE, LAID IN 481000N, 051000W. SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. (AVURNAV BREST 90/77 & NAVEAM 15/77). NCA. H2770/69 4.5.77 NDW IN 481030N, 051054W MARKED BY BW CARD LT BUOY, ISO.4S, 216DEGS 400MTRS FROM WK. PROHIBITED AREA 1000MTRS RADIUS ESTABLISHED. (BREST NM 77 13 23). - NM 1110/77. H3464/70 19.7.77 N CARD LT BUOY, INTQKFL.12S, LAID 320DEGS 400MTRS FROM WK. E CARD LT BUOY, QKFL.R, LAID 090DEGS 400MTRS FROM WK. (BREST NM 77 25 03(T)). NCA. H2770/69 4.10.77 BUOY & PROHIBITED AREA REMOVED. (BREST NM 77 38 15). - NM 2331/77. H3464/70 16.12.77 BREST NM [77 25 03T] CANCELLED. 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 481030N, 051000W ON FRENCH 4735. 11.1.80 SHOWN IN 481033N, 051000W ON FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3774/81 6.6.84 WK IN 481037N, 051023W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. (BREST NM 84 09 24 & FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14585121). INS AS WK 45FMS [83MTRS] IN 481037N, 051023W. BR STD. 29.3.90 WK IN 481037.2N, 051023.3W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. NAME NOT STATED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.1458121). NCA. SEP 2009000084718 18.2.10 SHOWN IN 4810.570N, 0510.475W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006, CORRECT TO NM 25-37-09, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE], & ON FRENCH 7172 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1961 BY ADMIRALTEISKIY SHIPYARD, LENINGRAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VEB DEUTFRACHT/SEEREEDEREI. SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER DURING A SEVERE STORM WHILST ON PASSAGE VENEZUELA FOR ROSTOCK. 25 OF 36 CREW LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BOHLEN wreck located?

The BOHLEN wreck is located at coordinates 48 10.57 N,5 10.475 W.

How deep is the BOHLEN and where exactly is it located?

The BOHLEN lies at a depth of about 83 meters and is located at coordinates 48 10.57 N,5 10.475 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOHLEN?

The seabed around the BOHLEN lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the BOHLEN sink?

The BOHLEN sank on Oct 14, 1976.

When was the wreck of the BOHLEN discovered?

The wreck of the BOHLEN was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the BOHLEN carrying?

The BOHLEN was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the BOHLEN?

The BOHLEN had a tonnage of 7644 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOHLEN?

The BOHLEN is classified as a tanker.

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