Ull (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ull (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.009 N,2 45.21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.466817
  • Longitude: -2.753500
Wreck Depth 42.21 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ULL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 51.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 52.4
Sonar Width 36
Shadow Height 4.2
Tonnage 543
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1917
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Surveying Details

H0113/45 24.2.45 GSC LARGE TARGET IN 502754N, 024436W. L 260FT H 40FT. GAVE OFF OIL. (ESCORT GROUP 26). H3971/52 3.7.52 WIRE DRIFT SWEEP IN 502758N, 024509W USING HSA. CLEAR AT 20FMS, FOUL AT 21FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 134FT IN GEN DEPTH 25-26FMS. LENGTH 250FT, DIR N/S. GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT. (HMS SCOTT/SCES, 6.6.52, SURVEY [E9419]). CHART AS WK 20FMS. NOTE. H3950/70 24.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 36MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 25.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502758N, 024505W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 21.12.84 EXAM'D 28.7.84 IN 502758N, 024509W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 40.0MTRS, FOUL AT 40.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.6 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 55MTRS (APPROX). LYING N/S, INTACT. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 40MTRS. R/P. HH100/351/09 5.12.94 DIVED 24.11.94. WELL BROKEN DOWN WRECK OF SMALL STEAMSHIP. MEASURED LENGTH: 160-180 FEET, BEAM 26FT. STANDS 1.5MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. HAS 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND STEAM ENGINE, 1 BOILER PLUS DONKEY BOILER. NO APPARENT CARGO. POSSIBLY MINERVA OR BAMSE. BUT LATER (26.6.95) CONSIDERED TO BE THE WRECK OF THE `ULL'. (N CHIPCHASE). SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 13.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.21MTRS IN 5028.009N, 0245.210W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 46MTRS. LENGTH 52.4MTRS, WIDTH 36MTRS, HEIGHT 4.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 000/180 DEGS. UPRIGHT, BROKEN. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-OLE LEA, EX-TOSCA, EX-RAN, EX-PERITIA. BUILT IN 1880 BY FLENSBURG SCHIFF, FLENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S DPSK, TOSCA. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 49 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED BY UNIDENTIFIED SUBMARINE. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the ULL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ULL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.009 N,2 45.21 W.

How deep is the ULL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ULL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42.21 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.009 N,2 45.21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ULL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ULL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the ULL (PROBABLY) sink?

The ULL (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ULL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ULL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ULL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ULL (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ULL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ULL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ULL (PROBABLY)?

The ULL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 543 tons.

What type of wreck is the ULL (PROBABLY)?

The ULL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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