Boulderpool (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Boulderpool (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 58.273 N,1 28.511 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.971217
  • Longitude: 1.475183
Wreck Depth 17.17 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 8
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 50
Tonnage 4805
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1941
Bottom Texture 7,17,4
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01048/41 13.6.41 DW IN 525815N, 012836E, OR 244DEGS, 6.25M FROM CROMER LTHO. ONE MAST VISIBLE, HEADING WNW. INS AS DW. - PFNM 1382/41 & NM 1671/41. 1.9.41 TEMPORARILY MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, GPFL(3) G10S, 045DEGS 100YDS FROM WK. (TH, 1.9.41). - TFNM 1383/41. 15.9.41 BUOY NOW G CAN, GPFL(2), G10S CLOSE SW OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TFNM 2085/41 & FNM 2415/41. 8.9.43 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 5FMS 4FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1902/43. H0148/41 16.11.48 SWEPT BY OROPESA AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 46FT IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64FT IN 525813N, 012840E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 2540/48. 14.3.73 AMEND TO WKS 13.6MTRS [LAT]. COMBINED WITH WK CLOSE NE. NC 106. HH090/543/01 10.2.92 EXAM'D 28.10.92 IN 525814.8N, 012836E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.0, FOUL AT 17.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.0 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21.5MTRS. APPEARS AS AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE. NO SONAR HT OBTAINED. MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE OBTAINED. (NP 1016, HI 543). BR STD. 18.5.15 WK 17.02MTRS IN 5258.273N, 0128.511E [WGD], LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 115. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). NCA, NFS. SEP 2015/000041896 26.5.15 EXAM'D 16.10.14 IN 5258.273N, 0128.511E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.17MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 3.9MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 17.1MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY SMITH'S DOCK CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POOL SHIPPING CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSING ENGINE OF 508HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN E-BOAT. BROKE IN TWO. AFTERPART GROUNDED ON THE SCROBY SANDS.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 58.273 N,1 28.511 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) wreck located?

The BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 52 58.273 N,1 28.511 E.

How deep is the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) and where exactly is it located?

The BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) lies at a depth of about 17.17 meters and is located at coordinates 52 58.273 N,1 28.511 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART)?

The seabed around the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) sink?

The BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) sank on Mar 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) belong to?

The BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) carrying?

The BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART)?

The BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 4805 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART)?

The BOULDERPOOL (FWD PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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