Pulborough Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pulborough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.311 N,1 20.144 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.071850
  • Longitude: 1.335733
Wreck Depth 18.4 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PULBOROUGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 171
Tonnage 960
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1940
Bottom Texture 1,4,7,17
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 185DEGS, 2M FROM DOVER PIER & ALSO 2.5M SE BY S FROM DOVER PIER. (WW2SL & LL WW2). H0682/40 1.8.40 'PULBOROUGH' SUNK IN 510427N, 012006E. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM ISSUED. H0793/40 6.9.40 EXAM'D IN 510422N, 012018E USING HSA. LEAST DEPTH 7FMS 5FT. (HMS LYNX, 15.8.40). - NM 2214/40. H023275/46 15.7.59 EXAM'D IN 510412N, 012016E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 58FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60FT. POSSIBLY PART OF 'PULBOROUGH'. (HMS FRANKLIN, 11.9.46). H5824/60 2.3.61 EXAM'D IN 510412N, 012016E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). 7.9.73 AMENDED TO SW 17.7MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 14.8.78 EXAM'D 28.10.77 IN 510417N, 012014E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS. LIES 155/335DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/606/01 13.9.94 EXAM'D 4.8.94 IN 510419.4N, 012013.8E [OGD] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.3, FOUL 16.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.2 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 25.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. COVERS 62 BY 45MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 606). AMEND TO SW 16.3MTRS IN 510419.5N, 012014E. - NM 3403/94. SEP 2016/000091760 15.1.17 EXAM'D 9.9.16 IN 5104.311N, 0120.144E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 171/351 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND DW 18.4MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE TO SHOREHAM. (WW2SL & LL WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 4.311 N,1 20.144 E
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FAQ

Where is the PULBOROUGH wreck located?

The PULBOROUGH wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.311 N,1 20.144 E.

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

The PULBOROUGH lies at a depth of about 18.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.311 N,1 20.144 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PULBOROUGH?

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

When did the PULBOROUGH sink?

The PULBOROUGH sank on Jul 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PULBOROUGH discovered?

The wreck of the PULBOROUGH was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PULBOROUGH belong to?

The PULBOROUGH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PULBOROUGH carrying?

The PULBOROUGH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PULBOROUGH?

The PULBOROUGH had a tonnage of 960 tons.

What type of wreck is the PULBOROUGH?

The PULBOROUGH is classified as a steam ship.

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