Ulabrand (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ulabrand (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.838 N,5 2.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.663967
  • Longitude: -5.048333
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ULABRAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 87.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 76
Tonnage 2011
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,008.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details 23.2.18 M10170 23.2.18 WK IN ACCEPTED POSN OF 543950N, 050100W (PA). (IDSA) 25.2.18 M06940 & M9976 25.2.18 SUNK 2M W OF CRAMMAG HD. SANK IMMEDIATELY. (AP REPORT, BUNCRANA MASTER NC GREENOCK & BOT). 27.2.18 M10215 27.2.18 REPORTED IN 2M E BY N 0.5DEGS N FROM CRAMMAG HEAD LT. H3671/72 20.2.73 H3671/72 20.2.73 EXAM'D 4.10.72 IN 543950N, 050250W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95 IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. SCOUR 108MTRS. LENGTH 250FT. LIES N/S. SEABED SAND. ON A ROLLING SANDY BOTTOM, PARTS OF WHICH RISE CONSIDERABLY HIGHER THAN THE WK. LIES EQUIDISTANT BETWEEN SINKING POSNS OF ULABRAND & RIO VERDE BUT BECAUSE OF SIZE IT SEEMS LIKELY TO BE ULABRAND. (HMS FAWN). BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 5, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGEN WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 203NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HJALMAR ROED & CO. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUB. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR GLASGOW IN BALLAST. (LL WW1 & DODS). TORPEDOED 2M W CRAMMAG HEAD & SANK IMMEDIATELY. ON VOYAGE FROM HOLYHEAD TO CLYDE. (REPORT BUNCRANA MASTER NC GREENOCK).

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FAQ

Where is the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.838 N,5 2.9 W.

How deep is the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.838 N,5 2.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY)?

The ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2011 tons.

What type of wreck is the ULABRAND (POSSIBLY)?

The ULABRAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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