Bolbec (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
Bolbec (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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51 29.289 N,0 52.18 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.488150
- Longitude: 0.869667
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| Wreck Depth |
10.5 m
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| Water Depth |
12 m
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| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) |
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Type
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steam ship
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| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
70.1 m |
| Width |
10.7 m |
| Draught |
4.6 |
| Sonar Length |
5.78 |
| Sonar Width |
2.48 |
| Shadow Height |
0.81 |
| Orientation |
270 |
| Tonnage |
1345 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 9, 1943
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| Original Detection Year |
1943 |
| Last Detection Year |
2022 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 14, 2022 |
Surveying Details
H0327/43 25.3.43 SUNK IN 512915N 005216E. MARKED BY G LT BUOY. INS AS DW WITH WITH G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S. - NM 598/43. H0327/43 1.9.43 WK REMOVED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. DELETE. - NM 1833/43. HH244/351/01 8.1.91 OBSTN LOCATED 29.5.90 IN 512915.8N, 005217.4E [OGB]. APPROX 30MTRS LONG WITH SCOUR, 135MTRS LONG AND 11.9MTRS IN DEPTH, CLOSE N. LIES E/W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.5 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (PLA WK NO.343/27). INS AS OBSTN 10.5MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5129.302N, 0052.198E. BA 1185. SEP 2020/000273574 17.11.20 EXAM'D BY BDC 12.10.20 IN 5129.2969N, 0052.1930E. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS, LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 2.2MTRS, HEIGHT 0.18MTRS, ORIENTATION 007 DEGS. (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). NFS. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022000104052 24.05.22 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA SURVEY DTD 17.03.22 IN 5129.289N, 0052.180E. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS, LENGTH 72.0MTRS, WIDTH 18.0MTRS, HEIGHT 0.7MTRS, (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). NFS. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022000237948 14.11.22 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA MAIN SURVEY 343 13.05.22 IN 5129.289 N, 052.18 E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.26MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.07MTRS. HEIGHT 0.81MTRS, LENGTH 5.78MTRS, WIDTH 2.48MTRS, ORIENT 270. NFS. (BDC H525.2 BASED ON PLA MAIN SURVEY 343 DTD 13.05.22). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. WAS ON HIRE TO THE ADMIRALTY. (R A LEE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 29.289 N,0 52.18 E
Bolbec (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Bolbec (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.289 N,0 52.18 E.
How deep is the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.289 N,0 52.18 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.
When did the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) sink?
The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 9, 1943.
When was the wreck of the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.
What country did the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY)?
The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1345 tons.
What type of wreck is the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY)?
The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
Exam'd by BDC from PLA survey 17.03.22 east M/B depth 11.20mtrs dimensions given cover the 3 shoalest points within area Chart action LTA