Portelet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Portelet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 41.026 N,2 9.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.683767
  • Longitude: 2.164783
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORTELET
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.7 m
Width 10.3 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1063
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2015

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3-4MILES SW BY W OF SMITHS KNOLL LT VESSEL. (LLWW1). NCA YET. H0259/40 12.5.40 INS AS NDWPA IN 521400N, 021000E. - NM 179/40. H0179/40 30.9.60 MINED. NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS IN POSN 3-4M SW BY W OF SMITHS KNOLL. (FO HUMBER, 4.2.40). NCA. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOT FOUND ON GENERAL SONAR SEARCH OF AREA. NO EXTENSIVE SEARCH MADE. (HMS BULLDOG, H147/68). DELETE. BR STD. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 524058N, 021000E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1954 [RECD 7.11.72]. NCA. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-LOCHSHEE '36. BUILT IN 1918 BY C HILL & SONS, BRISTOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O DOREY & SONS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 176 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE IPSWICH FOR SUNDERLAND. SUNK BY EXPLOSION. CONSIDERED BY ADMIRALTY AS MINED. 2 MEN LOST. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PORTELET wreck located?

The PORTELET wreck is located at coordinates 52 41.026 N,2 9.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PORTELET?

The seabed around the PORTELET lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the PORTELET sink?

The PORTELET sank on Feb 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PORTELET discovered?

The wreck of the PORTELET was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PORTELET belong to?

The PORTELET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PORTELET carrying?

The PORTELET was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PORTELET?

The PORTELET had a tonnage of 1063 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORTELET?

The PORTELET is classified as a steam ship.

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