Ula Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ula Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.329 N,5 1.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.938817
  • Longitude: -5.017733
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ULA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 57.9 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 24
Tonnage 839
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2005

Surveying Details

SANK 10 MILES ESE OF THE LIZARD. (LL WW1). H5051/70 16.11.70 INS AS NDW PA. NC 777. H3110/72 28.11.73 LOCATED IN 495615.0N, 050100.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMEND TO WK 70MTRS IN 495615.0N, 050100.6W [OGB]. - NM 1002/74. H2979/74 19.2.76 FF IN 495627N, 050102W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, HYDROSERVE LTD, 29.1.76). HH100/351/18 27.8.02 DIVED ON 24.8.02 IN 4956.328N, 0501.069W [WGD] USING DGPS. TELEGRAPH IS NORWEGIAN MANUFACTURE, CONFIRMING IDENTITY. (G POUND/G FURSE, TELECON 27.8.02) AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 5.4.05 EXAM'D 20.8.04 IN 4956.328N, 0501.063W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.9 IN GEN DEPTH 78.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. LIES 024/204 DEGS WITH BOWS SSW. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, COLLAPSED. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 69MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 16.6.05 STERN IS INTACT WITH ACCOMMODATION AREA. AFT TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE IS OBVIOUS, THEN WK BREAKS DOWN TO SEABED LEVEL. TWIN BOILERS STAND PROUD. COLLAPSED FWD FROM BOILERS TO VERY TIP OF BOW. HOLDS FWD DOWN TO GRAVEL SEABED LEVEL. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 21.11.05 EXAM'D IN 4956.329N, 0501.064W [WGD]. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 69MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CHRISTENSEN '71, EX-JON SIGURDSSON, EX-PAUL PODEUS, EX-FERNHURST. BUILT IN 1898 BY R CRAGGS & SONS LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S ULA. TWO BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 97NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WHYTE & MAIR, DUNDEE. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR BERGEN. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 10M ESE OF THE LIZARD. (SIBI & LL WW1).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, BOWS SSW

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FAQ

Where is the ULA wreck located?

The ULA wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.329 N,5 1.064 W.

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

The ULA lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.329 N,5 1.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ULA?

The seabed around the ULA lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the ULA sink?

The ULA sank on Jan 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ULA discovered?

The wreck of the ULA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ULA belong to?

The ULA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ULA carrying?

The ULA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ULA?

The ULA had a tonnage of 839 tons.

What type of wreck is the ULA?

The ULA is classified as a steam ship.

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