Boulgaria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boulgaria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 58.08 N,1 36.732 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.968000
  • Longitude: -1.612200
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOULGARIA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 20.7.70 SANK IN 495830N, 013000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 8.3.71 SALVAGE VESSEL 'DROXFORD' WORKING ON WK IN 495800N, 013600W. (LL, 8.3.71). NCA. H3160/69 26.4.71 WK OF 'BOULGARIA' FOUND IN 495812N, 013636W [?EUR]. POSN BY DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 190FT IN GEN DEPTH 250FT. (TELECON MR MARTIN, RISDON BEAZLEY 1971). 19.6.90 WK 57MTRS SHOWN IN 495810N, 013640W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. UNKNOWN IN 495808.2N, 013639W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 76MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. BR STD. 10.12.98 [OGB] POSN: 495802.7N, 013638.5W. 20.4.99 NOTED AS LIMITED DIFFUSION. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO RESTRICTED - COMMERCIAL. 20.2.02 POSN NOW 4958.136N, 0136.649W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). BR STD. 5.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4958.080N, 0136.732E.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH W GERMAN SHIP 'HAGEN' IN DENSE FOG.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 58.08 N,1 36.732 W
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FAQ

Where is the BOULGARIA wreck located?

The BOULGARIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.08 N,1 36.732 W.

How deep is the BOULGARIA and where exactly is it located?

The BOULGARIA lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.08 N,1 36.732 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOULGARIA?

The seabed around the BOULGARIA lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the BOULGARIA sink?

The BOULGARIA sank on Jul 5, 1970.

When was the wreck of the BOULGARIA discovered?

The wreck of the BOULGARIA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the BOULGARIA belong to?

The BOULGARIA belonged to GR.

What type of wreck is the BOULGARIA?

The BOULGARIA is classified as a motor vessel.