Ole Bull Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ole bull Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 51.375 N,1 31.738 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.856250
  • Longitude: 1.528967
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLE BULL
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1835
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1917
Scour Dimensions 0009.0,,002.0,020
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7452/18 1.12.18 SUNK 525200N, 013120E. (C C N S BASE, LOWESTOFT). INS AS DW. H4325/19 5.6.19 INS G CON BUOY 40YDS NE OF WK. H7754/21 21.12.21 LOCATED 004 DEG HAISBORO CH, 1.7 MILES. DISPERSED - LEAST DEPTH 33FT AT LWST. (TH, 20.12.21). AMEND TO WK 5.5FMS. DELETE BUOY. 23.3.51 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. 14.3.73 AMEND TO SW 13.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H1952/80 21.1.83 EXAM'D 19.7.82 IN 525121N, 013150E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.5, FOUL AT 11.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.8 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS. DURING 'CLEAR' SWEEP WING SHIP HAD TO MANOEUVRE USING ENGINES AND THEREFORE WIRE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN AT SET DEPTH. ACCEPT E/S DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 22). AMEND TO WK 9.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 708/83. H4402/84 14.7.87 POSSIBLE WRECK, 20 MTRS LONG, 7 MTRS HIGH LOCATED IN SAME POSITION BY MV DAWN FLIGHT BETWEEN 4.2.85/1.3.85. FIXED USING SYLEDIS AND TRISPONDER. (K9991/1). NCA. HH242/550/04 30.11.93 EXAM'D 15.7.93 IN 525124.4N, 013151.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.7, FOUL AT 11.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.7 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, BREADTH 4MTRS. SOLID INTACT CONTACT LYING 110/290 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 22). BR STD. 18.5.15 WK 10.60MTRS IN 5251.375N, 0131.738E [WGD], LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 110. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). AMEND TO DW 10.6MTRS, NFS.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTFAL LARSEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 149HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-19.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the OLE BULL wreck located?

The OLE BULL wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.375 N,1 31.738 E.

How deep is the OLE BULL and where exactly is it located?

The OLE BULL lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 51.375 N,1 31.738 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLE BULL?

The seabed around the OLE BULL lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the OLE BULL sink?

The OLE BULL sank on Jan 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the OLE BULL discovered?

The wreck of the OLE BULL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the OLE BULL belong to?

The OLE BULL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the OLE BULL carrying?

The OLE BULL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OLE BULL?

The OLE BULL had a tonnage of 1835 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLE BULL?

The OLE BULL is classified as a steam ship.

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