Ullapool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ullapool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.414 N,3 0.374 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.406900
  • Longitude: -3.006233
Wreck Depth 10.2 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ULLAPOOL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 125
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 5
Tonnage 4891
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0090.0,,000.9,160
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 12.5.42 JUNE 1941 SMALL AMOUNT OF CARGO RECOVERED 12.5.42. ANCHORS & CABLES REMOVED 8.7.42. COMMENCED DEMOLITION OF WRECK WITH EXPLOSIVES ON PORT SIDE 7.8.42. STBD AFTER SAMPSON POST & DERRICK REMOVED 17.2.43. 'MARKER' PLACED TO N SPH BUOY TO STH. 3.3.45 WORK TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. STATE AT THIS DATE, AFTER END HAS BEEN BLOWN UP TO OBTAIN 30FT LBD. AREA HAS NOT BEEN SWEPT BUT IN GENERAL IS BELOW THIS DEPTH. FORWARD END HAS BEEN BLOWN UP TO OBTAIN 30FT LBD. THIS DEPTH HAS BEEN OBTAINED IN GENERAL. 14.1.46 WRECKAGE CLEARED FROM ABOVE BOILERS. UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO LIFT OUT CENTRE BOILER WITH 'WATCHFUL'. 1.8.46 TWO BOILERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. RECENT SURVEY INDICATES GENERAL LEVEL OF WK IS BELOW 25FT LBD. 2.9.46 COMMENCED PRELIMINARY SWEEPS WITH 40FT BAR. 5.9.47 SWEPT CLEAR TO 35FT LBD. WK VESSEL & BUOY REMOVED. POSN 532424N, 030018W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H01105/41 31.3.41 POSN 532420N, 030030W OR 215DEG 1500FT FROM N END OF PRINCES LNDG STAGE. LATER POSN OF 532423.5N, 030016.5W. (PROBABLY FROM MERSEY NM 13/47). - PFNM 728/41. H01105/41 31.3.41 G SPH LTBUOY FL G INS 300FT N OF WRECK. - TFNM 729/41. H01105/41 28.4.41 INS DW. - NM 919/41. HO1105/41 17.11.41 INS BUOY. - NM 2652/41. H01105/41 23.3.44 INS LTV 4FG CLOSE N OF WRECK & SPH LTBUOY FL G 162DEG 500FT FROM WK. DELETE EXISTING BUOYS. - NM634/44. H01105/41 7.8.47 AMEND WK 5FMS 5FT. DELETE LTV & LT BUOY. (MERSEY NM 13/47). - NM 2010/47. 22.2.56 INS AS WRECK WITH TWO DEPTHS OF 5FMS 5FT. NE 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 INS FOUL AREA 10.2MTRS [LAT] ABOUT 1C N/S, 0.5C E/W. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. 9.9.77 SHOWN IN AREA MARKED WKS 10.2MTRS ON 3490. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 EXAM'D 8.11.05 IN 5324.414N, 0300.374W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.26 IN GEN DEPTH 15.6MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP EXTENDS 90MTRS TOWARDS 160 DEGS. LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. LARGE, BROKEN UP WK. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). RETAIN WK 10.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.37MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). RETAIN DW 10.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK BY A PARACHUTE MINE DROPPED BY A GERMAN A/C. BROKE IN TWO & SANK WITH THE LOSS OF 16 LIVES INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN.

General Comments

LARGE, BROKEN UP WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 24.414 N,3 0.374 W
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FAQ

Where is the ULLAPOOL wreck located?

The ULLAPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.414 N,3 0.374 W.

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

The ULLAPOOL lies at a depth of about 10.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.414 N,3 0.374 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ULLAPOOL?

The seabed around the ULLAPOOL lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ULLAPOOL sink?

The ULLAPOOL sank on Mar 13, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ULLAPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the ULLAPOOL was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ULLAPOOL belong to?

The ULLAPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ULLAPOOL carrying?

The ULLAPOOL was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ULLAPOOL?

The ULLAPOOL had a tonnage of 4891 tons.

What type of wreck is the ULLAPOOL?

The ULLAPOOL is classified as a steam ship.

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