Botha (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Botha (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30.97 N,0 31.337 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.516167
  • Longitude: -0.522283
Wreck Depth 44.63 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOTHA (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 19.1
Sonar Width 10.3
Shadow Height 2.37
Orientation 10
Tonnage 17
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 � REPD SUNK 3 MILES E OF WHITBY BY THREE DIFFERENT AUTHORITIES. (BROTHERLY LOVE, NOEL AND HONORA ALL SUNK SAME DAY IN SAME AREA). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW(PA)(1918) IN 543030N, 003114W. BR STD. H4593/59 9.11.59 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1200. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H5103/83 12.9.86 FASTENERS IN 543033N, 003148W & 543016N, 003142W. POS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 27.1.89 CONTACT EXAM'D 7.7.88 IN 543058N, 003114W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.7 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. APPARENTLY A MOUND SOME 18MTRS IN DIAMETER. CHART AS FOUL. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 7.6.95 BIG PILE OF BOULDERS, SMALL AMOUNT OF WRECKAGE. NO ENGINES OR BOILERS SEEN. PROBABLY A WOODEN SAILING SHIP. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5430.970N, 0031.337W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.63MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS, LENGTH 19.1MTRS, WIDTH 10.3MTRS, HEIGHT 2.37MTRS, ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE A MOUND OF BOULDERS, NO INDICATION OF ANY WRECKAGE WITHIN THE BATHYMETRY OR WATER COLUMN DATA. PRESUMABLY A CARGO FROM A VESSEL WHICH HAS NOW DECAYED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. CAPTURED BY UC 64 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE.

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FAQ

Where is the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.97 N,0 31.337 W.

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

The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44.63 meters and is located at coordinates 54 30.97 N,0 31.337 W.

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

The seabed around the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 28, 1918.

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

The wreck of the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BOTHA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOTHA (POSSIBLY)?

The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 17 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOTHA (POSSIBLY)?

The BOTHA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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