Bullger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bullger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15.185 N,1 32.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.253083
  • Longitude: -1.541783
Wreck Depth 6.8 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BULLGER
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 134
Tonnage 270
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2000

Surveying Details

H0423/41 POSN 551600N, 013300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 26.8.88 LOCATED IN 551519N, 013234E. 2 BOILERS STAND 3.0 MTRS HIGH, BUT WILL BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. DEBRIS WILL THEN STAND 1.0- 1.5 MTRS HIGH ON A SAND & SHALE SEABED. (TELECON ASHFORD/DON COX, OPEC, 24.8.88). 12.11.99 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/843/01 6.1.00 EXAM'D 16.7.99 IN 5515.185N, 0132.507W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 6.8, FOUL 7.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.1 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. LIES 134/314 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO SW 6.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the BULLGER wreck located?

The BULLGER wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.185 N,1 32.507 W.

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

The BULLGER lies at a depth of about 6.8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 15.185 N,1 32.507 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BULLGER?

The seabed around the BULLGER lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the BULLGER sink?

The BULLGER sank on Mar 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BULLGER discovered?

The wreck of the BULLGER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BULLGER belong to?

The BULLGER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BULLGER?

The BULLGER had a tonnage of 270 tons.

What type of wreck is the BULLGER?

The BULLGER is classified as a tug.

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