Redvers Buller Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Redvers buller Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.908 N,3 8.02 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.365133
  • Longitude: -3.133667
Wreck Depth 7.6 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REDVERS BULLER
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 39.8 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 165
Tonnage 370
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1932
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2015

Surveying Details

H7661/32 18.11.32 LOCATED IN POSN 222.5 DEG, 8.6C FROM FLATHOLM LT. LEAST DEPTH 18FT [LWST] IN GEN DEPTHS 26 TO 32FT. LIES ON ITS SIDE HEADING NNE. (TH, 16.11.32). INS AS WK 3FMS. - NM 1873/32. H2897/69 12.3.69 EXAM'D IN 512150N, 030759W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23FT. POOR SONAR CONTACT FROM N AND S. NO RETURNS FROM E AND W. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 608/68). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 5FT. BR STD. H4629/71 30.9.71 AMEND TO WK 4.5MTRS. NC 1182 & 1152. H3804/72 30.9.77 EXAM'D 4.3.77 IN 512152.5N, 030756.5W [OGB] USING EDM [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.4 IN GEN DEPTH 12 TO 14MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTR DEEP. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 36MTRS. LIES APPROX N/S WITH A BUILD-UP OF SEDIMENT ON W SIDE. SCOUR TO THE E. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 61/77). AMEND TO WK 6.4MTRS. BR STD. H3942/88 24.1.90 EXAM'D 5.8.89 IN 512152.5N, 030756.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.6, FOUL AT 5.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.7 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEG, LARGELY BURIED IN SEABED OF RIPPLED SAND. TURBULENCE OBSERVED AROUND THE WK. (LAND & MARINE, HI 464). AMEND TO SW 5.6MTRS. - NM 449/90. HH090/859/01 19.10.99 HH090/859/01 19.10.99 EXAM'D 2.9.99 IN 5121.909N, 0308.011W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 6.4, FOUL 6.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.5 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 000/180 DEGS. MEDIUM SIZED WK. PROBABLY HAS FISHING GEAR SNAGGED ON IT. (NP 1016, HI 859). BR STD. HH090/911/01 24.7.00 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 911). 17.8.11 EXAM'D 18.2.11 IN 5121.908N, 0308.020W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.72 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 7.28MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS WITH BOW NNW. ON PORT SIDE, MAINLY INTACT. SEDIMENT BUILT UP ON W SIDE AND A SANDWAVE EXTENDS TO THE E. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). AMEND WK 7.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.10.15 ASSESSED BY RT1W, DW 7.6MTRS IN 5121.908N, 0308.020W [WGD]. (RT1W, E.COOKSON DTD 29.10.15). AMEND WK 7.6MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SIR REDVERS BULLER. BUILT IN 1895 BY COOK WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T WHITE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 62 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH, HULL. PASSAGE SANDHOLM FOR SWANSEA. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, SAND BUILD-UP TO W & E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 21.908 N,3 8.02 W
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FAQ

Where is the REDVERS BULLER wreck located?

The REDVERS BULLER wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.908 N,3 8.02 W.

How deep is the REDVERS BULLER and where exactly is it located?

The REDVERS BULLER lies at a depth of about 7.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.908 N,3 8.02 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REDVERS BULLER?

The seabed around the REDVERS BULLER lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the REDVERS BULLER sink?

The REDVERS BULLER sank on Oct 15, 1932.

When was the wreck of the REDVERS BULLER discovered?

The wreck of the REDVERS BULLER was discovered in 1932.

What country did the REDVERS BULLER belong to?

The REDVERS BULLER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the REDVERS BULLER carrying?

The REDVERS BULLER was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the REDVERS BULLER?

The REDVERS BULLER had a tonnage of 370 tons.

What type of wreck is the REDVERS BULLER?

The REDVERS BULLER is classified as a dredger.

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