Bull Steamer (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Bull steamer (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.766 N,3 28.348 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.346100
  • Longitude: -3.472467
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BULL STEAMER (POSSIBLY)
Sonar Length 180
Sonar Width 85
Shadow Height 12.5
Orientation 150
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6025/39 22.8.39 WK LOCATED IN 502042N, 032823W. (HMS GLEANER). CHART AS NDW PA. NM. H2502/51 24.4.51 EXAM'D IN 502042N, 032817W. LEAST DEPTH 20FMS. STANDS 40FT ABOVE SEABED. (HMS SEAGULL, SURVEY [E8881]). AMEND TO WK 20FMS IN REVISED POSN. H3950/70 22.9.70 NOW CHARTED AS WK 36MTRS. NC 1613. H2396/77 10.3.77 WK IN 502042N, 032819W [OGB] USING DECCA. LENGTH OVER 400FT. LIES APPROX E/W. NOT DIVED ON. SONAR SUGGESTS IT IS MUCH BROKEN UP. KNOWN TO LOCAL SUB-AQUA DIVERS AND LOCAL FISHERMEN AS THE 'BULL STEAMER' (AFTER BULL ROCK NEARBY). (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77 - SURVEY BY SV 'QUEEN MOTHER', JUNE 1975). NCA. H2012/81 14.10.81 EXAM'D 30.6.81 IN 502044N, 032816W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.9 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. APPEARS INTACT & LYING 040/220DEGS. (HMS HERALD, HI 42/81). LENGTH APPROX 140MTRS FROM EXAMINATION PLOT. NCA. H2061/82 14.9.83 EXAM'D 20.4.83 IN 502044N, 032816W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.3 IN GEN DEPTH 49.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMEND TO WK 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/01 20.10.89 DIVED ON IN 1989 ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. NOT A WRECK BUT A LARGE ROCK PINNACLE - APPARENTLY A SEAWARD CONTINUATION OF LINE OF ROCKS - MEWSTONE, E BLACKSTONE AND BULL ROCK. NO SIGN OF WRECKAGE HAS BEEN FOUND WHILST DIVING AT SLACK WATER. (M R ROWLEY, 17.9.89). NCA YET. 30.4.13 EXAM'D 17.1.13 IN 5020.766N, 0328.348W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.2 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 180MTRS, WIDTH 85MTRS, HT 12.5MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. PROBABLY A ROCK FEATURE. SMALLER CONTACT LIES 50MTRS W OF MAIN FEATURE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND OBSTN 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

General Comments

?PROBABLE ROCK FEATURE, SMALL CONTACT 50MTRS W

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FAQ

Where is the BULL STEAMER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BULL STEAMER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.766 N,3 28.348 W.

How deep is the BULL STEAMER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BULL STEAMER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.766 N,3 28.348 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BULL STEAMER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BULL STEAMER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BULL STEAMER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BULL STEAMER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

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