Ulrikken Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ulrikken Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.366 N,2 10.307 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.739433
  • Longitude: 2.171783
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ULRIKKEN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 2379
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H6141/15 H6141/15 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 514420N, 021025E. (DR FOWLER'S BOOK). BR STD. H3039/26 H3039/26 STATED NAME, TONNAGE, ETC. (NORWEGIAN REGUSTER). NCA. [NO DATE] AMENDED TO DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1610, 1406 & 2182A. 15.12.55 15.12.55 NOT FOUND DURING HMS OWEN ASDIC SURVEY. NCA, AWAIT REPORT OF SURVEY. H1619/53 27.8.56 H1619/53 27.8.56 NOT SHOWN ON OWEN ASDIC SWEEP TRACING, DTD MAY 1956. AMENDED TO NDW PA. - NM 2146/56. H5930/60 23.2.61 H5930/60 23.2.61 AREA SWEPT BY A/S IN TWO DIRECTIONS FOR 2M. NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. H1194/67 27.4.67 H1194/67 27.4.67 NDW PA SHOWN IN 514422N, 021020E ON NETHERLANDS 1349. AMENDED BACK TO LIVE. NE 1406. H1194/67 5.6.67 H1194/67 5.6.67 DATA RE-ASSESSED. THIS IS ALMOST CERTAINLY THE WRECK DISPROVED BY HMS SCOTT IN 1960. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM. H3835/86 17.3.88 H3835/86 17.3.88 NO EVIDENCE OF ANY WK IN THIS GENERAL AREA. (NP 1008, HI 354). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1891. SINGLE SCREW, TRIPPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. STRUCK GERMAN MINE LAID BY UC3 WHILE ON PASSAGE NEW YORK TO ROTTERDAM. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ULRIKKEN wreck located?

The ULRIKKEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.366 N,2 10.307 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ULRIKKEN?

The seabed around the ULRIKKEN lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the ULRIKKEN sink?

The ULRIKKEN sank on Nov 17, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ULRIKKEN discovered?

The wreck of the ULRIKKEN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ULRIKKEN belong to?

The ULRIKKEN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ULRIKKEN carrying?

The ULRIKKEN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ULRIKKEN?

The ULRIKKEN had a tonnage of 2379 tons.

What type of wreck is the ULRIKKEN?

The ULRIKKEN is classified as a steam ship.

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