Boka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Boka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 58.4 N,17 13.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.973333
  • Longitude: 17.230000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name BOKA
Type motor vessel
Length 146.3 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 8974
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.10.81 AGROUND IN 425812N, 171348E, TO BE SALVAGED. (LLOYDS VOL.246). NCA, PLOTS IN 25FMS. 11.11.81 VESSEL ABANDONED AS TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.246). H4691/87 19.10.87 CONSPIC WK LIES ON THE COAST ABOUT 2M E OF OREBIC. (BREST NM 87/38/10). GIVES POSN: 425824N, 171348E APPROX. NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY BRODOGRADILISTE '111 MAJ', RIJEKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JUGOSLAVENSKO OCEANSKA PLOVIDBA. ON PASSAGE FROM RIJEKA & KARDELJEVO TO GULF OF MEXICO. RAN AGROUND ON PELJESAC PENINSULA. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BOKA wreck located?

The BOKA wreck is located at coordinates 42 58.4 N,17 13.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOKA?

The seabed around the BOKA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BOKA sink?

The BOKA sank on Oct 26, 1981.

When was the wreck of the BOKA discovered?

The wreck of the BOKA was discovered in 1981.

What cargo was the BOKA carrying?

The BOKA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BOKA?

The BOKA had a tonnage of 8974 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOKA?

The BOKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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