Bolbec (Possibly) Wreck

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Bolbec (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.289 N,0 52.18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.488150
  • Longitude: 0.869667
Wreck Depth 10.5 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOLBEC (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 5.78
Sonar Width 2.48
Shadow Height 0.81
Orientation 270
Tonnage 1345
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0327/43 25.3.43 SUNK IN 512915N 005216E. MARKED BY G LT BUOY. INS AS DW WITH WITH G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S. - NM 598/43. H0327/43 1.9.43 WK REMOVED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. DELETE. - NM 1833/43. HH244/351/01 8.1.91 OBSTN LOCATED 29.5.90 IN 512915.8N, 005217.4E [OGB]. APPROX 30MTRS LONG WITH SCOUR, 135MTRS LONG AND 11.9MTRS IN DEPTH, CLOSE N. LIES E/W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.5 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (PLA WK NO.343/27). INS AS OBSTN 10.5MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5129.302N, 0052.198E. BA 1185. SEP 2020/000273574 17.11.20 EXAM'D BY BDC 12.10.20 IN 5129.2969N, 0052.1930E. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS, LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 2.2MTRS, HEIGHT 0.18MTRS, ORIENTATION 007 DEGS. (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). NFS. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022000104052 24.05.22 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA SURVEY DTD 17.03.22 IN 5129.289N, 0052.180E. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS, LENGTH 72.0MTRS, WIDTH 18.0MTRS, HEIGHT 0.7MTRS, (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT). NFS. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022000237948 14.11.22 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA MAIN SURVEY 343 13.05.22 IN 5129.289 N, 052.18 E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.26MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.07MTRS. HEIGHT 0.81MTRS, LENGTH 5.78MTRS, WIDTH 2.48MTRS, ORIENT 270. NFS. (BDC H525.2 BASED ON PLA MAIN SURVEY 343 DTD 13.05.22). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. WAS ON HIRE TO THE ADMIRALTY. (R A LEE).

General Comments

Exam'd by BDC from PLA survey 17.03.22 east M/B depth 11.20mtrs dimensions given cover the 3 shoalest points within area Chart action LTA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.289 N,0 52.18 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.289 N,0 52.18 E.

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

The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.289 N,0 52.18 E.

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

The seabed around the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 9, 1943.

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

The wreck of the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY)?

The BOLBEC (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1345 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOLBEC (POSSIBLY)?

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

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