Ballochbuie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ballochbuie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 13.67 N,2 14.15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.227833
  • Longitude: -2.235833
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 135
Tonnage 921
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 20.4.17 POSN 561300N, 021800W. H8203/19 7 MILES E FROM MAY ISLAND. (WW1 SL). H2905/62 14.8.62 WK IN 561341N, 021400W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 150FT IN 178FT. (HMS SCOTT, MAY 1962). INS AS NDW. - NM 2748/62. 30.7.68 AMEND TO 25FMS. NE 1407. H4818/75 3.8.77 EXAM'D 12.3.77 IN 561340N, 021404W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 43.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS. LYING 065/245DEG. ABOUT 700MTRS NW OF 41.8MTR PEAK. APPEARS UPRIGHT & INTACT. (HMS FOX, HI 34A/77). AMEND TO WK 43MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/18 28.5.02 DIVED IN 5613.67N, 0214.15W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH BY E/S. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 135/345 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. S CARGO VESSEL WITH TWO HOLDS FWD & 2 HOLDS AFT. FOUR BLADED PROP. POSSIBLY A COLLIER. NOT MUCH REMAINS OF WHEELHOUSE, MOSTLY COLLAPSED BACK INTO THE BOILER SECTION. STERN DAMAGED AND APPARENT REASON FOR LOSS. NO DEBRIS. SEABED SAND & GRAVEL. (D GREIG). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2013/000073322 4.4.13 LOCATED 21.6.09 IN 5613.6752N, 0214.1618W [WGD]. DCS3 LENGTH 44.25MTRS, WIDTH 28.24MTRS (SIC), HT 8.54MTRS. (NEART NA GAOITHE OFFSHORE WIND LTD, ROS DTD 1.2010). UPRIGHT, INTACT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY JOHN DUTHIE SB CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ABERDEEN LIME CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 153HP FOR 9.5 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J ABERNETHY & CO, ABERDEEN. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR SUNDERLAND. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY UC-41. THREE MEN LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, COLLAPSED, BOWS SE, WIDTH BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 13.67 N,2 14.15 W
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FAQ

Where is the BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 13.67 N,2 14.15 W.

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

The BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 56 13.67 N,2 14.15 W.

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

The seabed around the BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 20, 1917.

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

The wreck of the BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1962.

What country did the BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY)?

The BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 921 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALLOCHBUIE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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