Boltonhall (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Boltonhall (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 17.122 N,5 20.197 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 77 m |
| Water Depth | 90 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BOLTONHALL (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 103.9 m |
| Width | 14.6 m |
| Draught | 7.6 |
| Sonar Length | 100 |
| Shadow Height | 10 |
| Tonnage | 3595 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 20, 1918 |
| Scour Dimensions | ,,003.0, |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1980 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 34 MILES SW BY W 1/4 W FROM BARDSEY I. (BMVS). SUNK 29 MILES N OF BISHOPS. (IDSA M 39644). POSN 521945N, 052445W. H0109/45 9.5.45 H0109/45 9.5.45 POSN 521530N, 052100W. LIES 025/205DEGS. (WESTERN APPS LIST, WAGO 524). 3.3.45 AUBD 319/142 3.3.45 L 180FT, H 30FT. (EG 5). 26.2.45 AUBD 319/137 26.2.45 POSN 521700N, 052100W. (EG 21). 29.8.72 29.8.72 INS AS USCPA 73MTRS. NC 1973. H1950/76 14.11.80 H1950/76 14.11.80 WK EXAM'D 21.5.80 IN 521706N, 052008W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 100MTRS. LYING N/S. STRONG MAGNETIC SIGNATURE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 8, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 92.
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