Bolette (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bolette (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.548 N,5 33.165 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.459133
  • Longitude: -5.552750
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOLETTE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 98
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1167
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details 29.12.44 29.12.44 & 25.1.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 502730N, 053248W. (AUBD 301/125). H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 25.3.45 WK, LENGTH 88FT, HEIGHT 20FT, DIRN 085/265DEGS. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5 & EG9). H5872/52 20.11.53 H5872/52 20.11.53 CHART AS NDW PA IN 502730N, 053245W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. H2959/73 17.2.75 H2959/73 17.2.75 FISHERMANS FASTENER PRESUMED THIS WK FOUND IN 502730N, 053300W USING DECCA. (MR GILES, 13.2.75). AMEND TO USC 28MTRS, RETAIN ORIGINAL POSN. H2979/74 16.9.77 H2979/74 16.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 502733N, 053303W EXTENDING TO 502735N, 053250W USING DECCA. TWO FFS ALSO REPD IN 502710N, 053231W AND 502721N, 053255W USING DECCA. (E.GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC 48MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. HH090/799/01 20.12.00 HH090/799/01 20.12.00 EXAM'D 4.9.00 IN 5027.548N, 0533.165W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.9 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 98MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.9MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. BOWS 030 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS CLOSE BY. LARGE WK, GENERALLY INTACT. BECOMING COVERED WITH SAND. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 53MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY AKERS MEK. VERKSTED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY A/S GANGER ROLF. TWIN BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 127HP. SINGLE SHAFT. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. PASSAGE WORKINGTON FOR DEVONPORT. CARGO COAL.

General Comments

INTACT, BECOMING COVERED WITH SAND, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.548 N,5 33.165 W
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FAQ

Where is the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.548 N,5 33.165 W.

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

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.548 N,5 33.165 W.

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

The seabed around the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 16, 1941.

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

The wreck of the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

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 coal.

What was the tonnage of the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY)?

The BOLETTE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1167 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOLETTE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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