Boltonhall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Boltonhall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 19.772 N,5 24.813 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.329533
  • Longitude: -5.413550
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOLTONHALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3595
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 1980

Surveying Details

26.8.18 26.8.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABREAST OF N BISHOPS LT HO. (BOT WR 8/157, M39933). POSN GIVEN AS 34M SW BY W 1/4 W OF BARDSEY I. (BMVS). POSN GIVEN AS 29M N BISHOPS. (IDSA, M 39644). POSN ACCEPTED AS 521945N, 052445W APRROX. INS ON BA CHARTS. AMENDED TO NDWPA. BA 1825B. 28.11.72 28.11.72 INS WK USCPA 35FMS (64MTRS). NE 1410. H1950/76 14.11.80 H1950/76 14.11.80 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY IRVINE'S SHIPBUILDING AND DRYDOCK CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WEST HARTLEPOOL STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 308 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR GIBRALTAR. TORPEDOED BY UB-92. FIVE MEN LOST. (WW1SL & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the BOLTONHALL wreck located?

The BOLTONHALL wreck is located at coordinates 52 19.772 N,5 24.813 W.

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

The BOLTONHALL lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 52 19.772 N,5 24.813 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOLTONHALL?

The seabed around the BOLTONHALL lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the BOLTONHALL sink?

The BOLTONHALL sank on Aug 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BOLTONHALL discovered?

The wreck of the BOLTONHALL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BOLTONHALL belong to?

The BOLTONHALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOLTONHALL carrying?

The BOLTONHALL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BOLTONHALL?

The BOLTONHALL had a tonnage of 3595 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOLTONHALL?

The BOLTONHALL is classified as a steam ship.

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