Bowpride Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Bowpride Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 35.684 N,0 0.487 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.594733
  • Longitude: -0.008117
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOWPRIDE
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 65.5 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 4.2
Tonnage 780
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5970/69 15.1.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 072.5DEGS, 14,200FT FROM HYDRAULIC TR, GRIMSBY. MARKED BY GREEN SPHERICAL BUOY, Q.G.10SEC, MOORED 450FT DOWNSTREAM. (BTDB NM 6/70). NCA YET. H5970/69 15.1.70 SALVAGE WORK EXPECTED TO START SOON. (TELECON, HUMBER CONSERVANCY). - NM 186T/70. H5970/69 23.3.70 SALVAGED AND REMOVED. WK BUOY REMOVED. (BTDB HULL, LTR DTD 20.3.70 & BTDB NM 22/70). CANCEL NM 186T/70. AMEND LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1960. SUNK ON HER SIDE.

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FAQ

Where is the BOWPRIDE wreck located?

The BOWPRIDE wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.684 N,0 0.487 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOWPRIDE?

The seabed around the BOWPRIDE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BOWPRIDE discovered?

The wreck of the BOWPRIDE was discovered in 1970.

What country did the BOWPRIDE belong to?

The BOWPRIDE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOWPRIDE?

The BOWPRIDE had a tonnage of 780 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOWPRIDE?

The BOWPRIDE is classified as a dredger.