Bokn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bokn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.996 N,2 58.987 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.366600
  • Longitude: -2.983117
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOKN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 58.8 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 31
Tonnage 698
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2003

Surveying Details

H2412/42 9.7.42 H2412/42 97.42 WK LOCATED IN POSN 502212N 025930W PROBABLY ONE OF SIX VESSELS SUNK ON 9.7.42 THESE WERE THE BOKN, KONGSHAUG, MANOR, POMELLA, REGGESTROOM & ROSTEN. (C IN C PLYMOUTH 9.7.42). INS ON CHARTS. H6025/53 22.7.55 H6025/53 22.7.55 EXAM'D IN 502158N, 025855W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23FMS IN GEN DEPTH 29FMS. SEA BED SHELL AND SAND. LIES 000/180 DEG. (SCES/HMS SCOTT 29.9.54). AMEND TO WK 23FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. NC 33. H5982/82 20.1.83 H5982/82 20.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502155N, 025855W ON KINGFISHER CHARTS K(SW)1 & 2, 1982. HH100/351/11 16.7.96 HH100/351/11 16.7.96 WK LIES N/S WITH STERN TO SOUTH. UPRIGHT BUT WELL BROKEN JUST FWD OF BOILER. BOILER LIES AT 30 DEGS TO SEABED, HIGH END FWD. FWD OF BOILER THERE IS AN AREA OF DEBRIS AND COALS. ENGINE AFT OF BOILER. WINCH AND HOLD AFT OF BOILER/ENGINE. TOP OF 3 CYLINDER ENGINE SEEN. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/961/01 8.12.03 HH090/961/01 8.12.03 EXAM'D 12.7.03 IN 5121.996N, 0258.987W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.2 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LIES OVERALL 031/211 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 211 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 13MTRS N AND W. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. N SECTION LIES 061/241 DEGS AND S SECTION LIES 001/181 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 47MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-URDA, EX-BLINDENSOL, EX-GRENHEIM, BOKN 1925-1942. BUILT 1890 BY BERGENS, MEK VRKS, BERGEN, NORWAY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, ONE BOILER, ENGINE AMIDSHIPS. WAS PART OF CONVOY CONVOY W.P. 183. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOATS. (N R CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO, STERN TO S

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FAQ

Where is the BOKN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOKN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.996 N,2 58.987 W.

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

The BOKN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.996 N,2 58.987 W.

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

The seabed around the BOKN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the BOKN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOKN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 9, 1942.

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

The wreck of the BOKN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BOKN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOKN (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the BOKN (POSSIBLY)?

The BOKN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 698 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOKN (POSSIBLY)?

The BOKN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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