Bourbon Dolphin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bourbon dolphin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 3.648 N,3 48.827 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.060800
  • Longitude: -3.813783
Water Depth 1141 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOURBON DOLPHIN
Type Anchor
Flag NO
Length 75.2 m
Width 17 m
Draught 6.5
Tonnage 2985
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 2007
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Bourbon Dolphin wreck is a well-documented underwater obstruction located in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the Shetland Islands. The final surveyed position of the Bourbon Dolphin wreck is 61 3.648 N, 3 48.827 W. The vessel capsized on April 23, 2007, during a severe weather event involving 30-knot winds and 13-foot waves. After being released from its platform, the vessel sank in deep water reaching depths of approximately 3600 feet. The site consists of the submerged remains of the vessel, which currently rests on the seabed at the verified coordinates of 61 3.648 N, 3 48.827 W. This underwater wreck site is officially noted by the UK Hydrographic Office and serves as a point of interest for maritime navigation and historical surveying.

Surveying Details

23.4.07 23.4.07 CAPSIZED IN 6058.32N, 0348.49W. REMAINS ATTACHED TO PLATFORM. (LL 16.4.07). 23.4.07 23.4.07 WAS RELEASED FROM PLATFORM IN 30 KNOT WIND & 13FT WAVES. SANK IN GEN DEPTH 3600FT. (LL 19.4.07). NCA. 23.6.10 23.6.10 SANK IN 6103.53N, 0348.92W. (SHETLOPEDIA.COM). NCA. 25.6.10 25.6.10 WK LIES IN 6103.648N, 0348.827W [WGD]. (D MACKLIN, CHEVRON UPSTREAM EUROPE, EMAIL DTD 24.6.10). AMEND POSN. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 2006 BY ULSTEIN VERFT AS. (NORWAY). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOURBON OFFSHORE NORWAY, (BON), FOSNAV�G, NORWAY, A SUBSIDIARY OF BOURBON OFFSHORE, MARSEILLE, FRANCE. REGISTERED IN NORWAY. CAPTAIN ODDNE ARVE REM�Y, FIFTEEN CREW. 4 X 3000KW ENGINES FOR 16,100 BHP. 194 TONNE BOLLARD PULL. (SHETLOPEDIA.COM). CAPSIZED WHILE TOWING (?MOVING ANCHORS FOR) DRILL PLATFORM TRANSOCEAN RATHER (22052, BUILT 1987). REMAINED ATTACHED TO PLATFORM. 3 CREW LOST, 5 MISSING. VESSEL SEEN TO TAKE SHARP TURN WHILE RUNNING 300 TON ANCHOR CHAIN, GIRDED, CAPSIZED AND LATER SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BOURBON DOLPHIN wreck located?

The BOURBON DOLPHIN wreck is located at coordinates 61 3.648 N,3 48.827 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOURBON DOLPHIN?

The seabed around the BOURBON DOLPHIN lies at approximately 1141 meters deep.

When did the BOURBON DOLPHIN sink?

The BOURBON DOLPHIN sank on Apr 16, 2007.

When was the wreck of the BOURBON DOLPHIN discovered?

The wreck of the BOURBON DOLPHIN was discovered in 2007.

What country did the BOURBON DOLPHIN belong to?

The BOURBON DOLPHIN belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the BOURBON DOLPHIN?

The BOURBON DOLPHIN had a tonnage of 2985 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOURBON DOLPHIN?

The BOURBON DOLPHIN is classified as a anchor.

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