Bolette (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bolette (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 50 N,4 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.833333
  • Longitude: 4.500000
Water Depth 325 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOLETTE (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 68.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1431
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details 26.2.80 NDW PA IN 605000N, 043000E. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). PLOTS IN OVER 300MTRS. NCA. 16.6.95 VESSEL SUNK 95M W OFF FEIE [LOCATION UNKNOWN, PRESUMED FEJE OR FEDJE, NORWAY]. (LL WW1). NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 7.4.05 SHOWN AS NDW IN 6049.970N, 0429.900E [WGD] AS INCORRECTLY EDITED AS JUST TOO DEEP TO CHART. (CHART BRANCH DECISION) NE 288. AMENDED TO TOO DEEP AND POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2015/000014928 23.2.16 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 120. [ED DEC 2015, CORR TO 10.12.15]. AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY FREDRIKSSTAD MEK. VOERKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES. GANGER ROLF. ON PASSAGE FREDRIKSSTAD FOR ROUEN. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE NORTH SEA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 50 N,4 30 E.

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

The seabed around the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 325 meters deep.

When did the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 22, 1917.

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

The wreck of the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY)?

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1431 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY)?

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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