Boulderpool (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Boulderpool (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 38.004 N,1 47.761 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.633400
  • Longitude: 1.796017
Wreck Depth 2.4 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 8
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 30
Tonnage 4805
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1941
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 0039.0,,002.0,175
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02994/41 16.9.41 WK,DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 523809N, 014825E. CHART AS DW. - NM 2157/41. H3478/45 27.8.45 ADD LEGEND (MAST). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1543. H3478/45 15.6.48 DELETE LEGEND. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). H3478/45 27.10.60 FIXED FROM SHIP STATIONS IN 523757N, 014752E. STUMP OF MAST VISIBLE. DRIES 4FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, DTD 16.10.51). AMEND TO DW (MAST DRIES 4FT). BR STD. H1048/58 27.10.60 MAST DRIES 8FT IN 523758N, 014751E. (ECES, DTD 1957). AMEND POSN & DRIES HT. LC 1543. H3313/59 27.10.60 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS STARLING, DTD 29.4.59). DELETE MAST. BR STD. H4514/59 22.9.60 DELETE LEGEND (MAST). (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2377/60. H3930/61 17.4.63 STUMP OF MAST DRIES 6FT IN GEN DEPTH 3FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE). ADD LEGEND (MAST). BR STD. H1927/69 10.1.69 LOCATED 20.6.68 IN 523757N, 014754E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8 IN GEN DEPTH 3-8FT. SCOUR DEPTH 15FT. (HMS EGERIA, HI 40/68). AMEND TO WK 1FM 2FT. BR STD. H4852/74 26.1.79 NO INDICATION OF THIS WK FOUND DURING BASIC SOUNDING. NO SPECIAL SEARCH MADE AS MIDDLE SCROBY SAND HAS MOVED EASTWARD TO ENGULF THE CHARTED POSN OF THIS WK. RECOMMEND IT BE EXPUNGED. (HMS ECHO, HI 64A/78). DELETED. BR STD. H4021/86 5.7.87 EXAM'D 31.5.87 IN 523758N, 014752E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.2 IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5.2MTRS. APPARENTLY WHOLE, LYING 010/190DEGS. LENGTH 40MTRS. MAGNETOMETER INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF SOME 90 TONNES. (NP 1016, HI 370). CHARTAS WK 2.2MTRS. NE 1536. HH090/487/01 26.6.90 EXAM'D 18.4.90 IN 523758.1N, 014751.0E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.1 IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4.9MTRS. NO SONAR SHADOW OBTAINED. LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES N/S, APPROX, AND IS IN ONE PIECE. PARTIALLY BURIED WITH SHALLOW SCOUR TO THE E. (NP 1016, HI 487). AMEND TO WK 3.1MTRS. BR STD. HH090/569/01 12.7.93 LOCATED 18.4.93 IN CHARTED POSN IN GEN DEPTH 3.2MTRS. SITS WITHIN SCOUR. SLIGHT BUT DISTINCT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION OBSERVED. NOT EXAMINED. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). NCA. HH090/846/01 13.5.99 EXAM'D 8.4.99 IN 5237.992N, 0147.753E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.9MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 000/180DEGS. SCOUR 20MTRS TOWARDS 135DEGS. MEDIUM MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE. IN ITS OWN SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 846). AMEND TO WK 2.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH242/540/19 15.6.05 LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.4MTRS IN 5238.004N, 0147.761E [WGD]. (NP 1016, HN DTD 6.6.05). BR STD. HH091/110/01 16.8.05 EXAM'D 27.4.05. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.46 IN GEN DEPTH 3.4MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 39MTRS TOWARDS 175 DEGS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 1110). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY SMITH'S DOCK CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POOL SHIPPING CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 508NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT AND BROKE IN TWO. FOREPART SANK. AFTER PART DRIFTED AND GROUNDED ON SCROBY SAND. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN ONE PIECE, IN ITS OWN SCOUR.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 38.004 N,1 47.761 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 52 38.004 N,1 47.761 E.

How deep is the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 52 38.004 N,1 47.761 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) sink?

The BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) sank on Mar 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) belong to?

The BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) carrying?

The BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART)?

The BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 4805 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART)?

The BOULDERPOOL (AFTER PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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