Botha (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Botha (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 30.97 N,0 31.337 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.516167
- Longitude: -0.522283
|
| Wreck Depth |
44.63 m
|
| Water Depth |
47 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BOTHA (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
19.1 |
| Sonar Width |
10.3 |
| Shadow Height |
2.37 |
| Orientation |
10 |
| Tonnage |
17 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 28, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 3, 2017 |
Surveying Details
1918 � REPD SUNK 3 MILES E OF WHITBY BY THREE DIFFERENT AUTHORITIES. (BROTHERLY LOVE, NOEL AND HONORA ALL SUNK SAME DAY IN SAME AREA). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW(PA)(1918) IN 543030N, 003114W. BR STD. H4593/59 9.11.59 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1200. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H5103/83 12.9.86 FASTENERS IN 543033N, 003148W & 543016N, 003142W. POS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 27.1.89 CONTACT EXAM'D 7.7.88 IN 543058N, 003114W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.7 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. APPARENTLY A MOUND SOME 18MTRS IN DIAMETER. CHART AS FOUL. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 7.6.95 BIG PILE OF BOULDERS, SMALL AMOUNT OF WRECKAGE. NO ENGINES OR BOILERS SEEN. PROBABLY A WOODEN SAILING SHIP. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5430.970N, 0031.337W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.63MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS, LENGTH 19.1MTRS, WIDTH 10.3MTRS, HEIGHT 2.37MTRS, ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE A MOUND OF BOULDERS, NO INDICATION OF ANY WRECKAGE WITHIN THE BATHYMETRY OR WATER COLUMN DATA. PRESUMABLY A CARGO FROM A VESSEL WHICH HAS NOW DECAYED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
WOODEN HULL. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. CAPTURED BY UC 64 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 30.97 N,0 31.337 W
Botha (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Botha (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.97 N,0 31.337 W.
How deep is the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44.63 meters and is located at coordinates 54 30.97 N,0 31.337 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BOTHA (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.
When did the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) sink?
The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 28, 1918.
When was the wreck of the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.
What country did the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the BOTHA (POSSIBLY)?
The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 17 tons.
What type of wreck is the BOTHA (POSSIBLY)?
The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.