Botlea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Botlea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 30 N,11 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.500000
  • Longitude: -11.000000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOTLEA
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN POSN 553000N, 110000W. NCA H4169/87 4.8.87 SAILED 28.12.45 & SUNK 30.12.45 IN POSN 553000N 110000W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LOOSE MINUTE DTD 29.6.87). PLOTS IN APPROX 2500 MTRS
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CHEMICAL AMMUNITION CARGO.

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FAQ

Where is the BOTLEA wreck located?

The BOTLEA wreck is located at coordinates 55 30 N,11 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOTLEA?

The seabed around the BOTLEA lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the BOTLEA sink?

The BOTLEA sank on Dec 30, 1945.

When was the wreck of the BOTLEA discovered?

The wreck of the BOTLEA was discovered in 1945.

What cargo was the BOTLEA carrying?

The BOTLEA was carrying armament,chemicals.

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