Ulva (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ulva (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 46.843 N,0 48.273 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.780717
  • Longitude: 0.804550
Wreck Depth 125 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ULVA (POSSIBLY)
Type ketch
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

UKHO wreck survey details for Ulva (possibly), located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland at coordinates 57 46.843 N, 0 48.273 E. Historical reports from 1975 describe a metal wreck standing high on the seabed, originally identified as a motor or sailing boat with midships superstructure. Modern hydrographic surveys conducted in November 2004 by Gardline Geosurvey Ltd confirm the underwater obstruction measures 67 meters in length, 13 meters in width, with a height of 4.5 meters resting at a general depth of approximately 400 feet.

Surveying Details

8.9.75 WK LOCATED IN 574654.4N, 004822.6E [EUR]. ABOUT 50FT LONG, BUT STANDING QUITE HIGH (MAY BE MAST) ON SEA BED. ?MOTOR/SAILING BOAT WITH SUPERSTRUCTRURE MIDSHIPS. (E G & G, TELECON, 8.9.75). WAIT REPORT. NCA. H4502/75 17.9.75 METAL WK LOCATED IN 574654.2N 004824.0E [EUR]. LENGTH ABOUT 150FT. HT 30FT HIGH. GEN DEPTH 400FT. LOOKS LIKE MOTOR/SAILING BOAT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE MIDSHIPS, FROM DCS3. (CAPT HARRISON, BP ABERDEEN, TELECON 16 & 17.9.75). INS AS WK 110MTRS. BR STD. HH260/400/08 2.11.04 WK LOCATED IN 5746.843N, 0048.273E [WGD]. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. HT 4.5MTRS. (D GORDON, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY LTD, EMAIL DTD 2.11.04). AMEND WK 125MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

General Comments

STEEL HULL, MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE

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FAQ

Where is the ULVA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ULVA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 46.843 N,0 48.273 E.

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

The ULVA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 125 meters and is located at coordinates 57 46.843 N,0 48.273 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ULVA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ULVA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ULVA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ULVA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the ULVA (POSSIBLY)?

The ULVA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a ketch.

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