Hullman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hullman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.083 N,2 20.526 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.018050
  • Longitude: 2.342100
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HULLMAN
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 32.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 30
Tonnage 251
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1971
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,315
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2002

Surveying Details

25.10.71 SUNK IN 530056N, 022028E. (LL). 28.10.71 LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 530056N, 022028E IN 15FMS. LIES ACROSS STREAM ON PORT SIDE. HEADING NE WITH SCOUR DEVELOPING TO NW. (LL 28.10.71). INS AS DW. - NM 1758/71. 10.12.71 SALVAGE OPS. ABANDONED. (LL). 20.11.72 SHOWN IN 530058N, 022030E. (NETH FISHERY CHT 1954). 11.12.72 AMEND POSN TO 530046N, 022036E. (ADJUSTMENT TO ALLOW PRODUCTION PLATFORM NO12 TO BE CORRECTLY CHARTED). H2233/71 25.3.81 WK EXAM'D IN 530103N, 022037.5E [EUR]. CLOSE E OF AMOCO PLATFORM 49-27-D. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5 IN GEN DEPTH 24.4MTRS. STANDS 5.9MTRS HIGH AND LIES BETWEEN TWO SANDWAVES. LENGTH 30MTRS APPROX. (AMOCO UK EXPLORATION CO. - SURVEY K8600, FOLIO 73). AMEND TO WK 18.5MTRS IN 530103N, 022038.5E [OGB]. HH090/520/01 3.2.92 LOCATED 14.10.91 IN 530103.7N, 022038.6E [OGB] USING DGPS. ON E/S 'ON TOPS' OBTAINED DUE PROXIMITY OF PRODUCTION PLATFORM. SONAR HT 5.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR 2 TO 3MTRS DEEP. LIES 030/210 DEG. LENGTH 38MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1008, HI 520). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WAS HOLED WHEN WORKING ALONGSIDE CONSTRUCTION BARGE P.M. 24 IN HEAVY SWELL. EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED AND SANK.

General Comments

LIES ON PORT SIDE, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the HULLMAN wreck located?

The HULLMAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.083 N,2 20.526 E.

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

The HULLMAN lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.083 N,2 20.526 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HULLMAN?

The seabed around the HULLMAN lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the HULLMAN sink?

The HULLMAN sank on Oct 23, 1971.

When was the wreck of the HULLMAN discovered?

The wreck of the HULLMAN was discovered in 1971.

What country did the HULLMAN belong to?

The HULLMAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HULLMAN?

The HULLMAN had a tonnage of 251 tons.

What type of wreck is the HULLMAN?

The HULLMAN is classified as a tug.

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