Boma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 43.24 N,7 51.36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.720667
  • Longitude: -7.856000
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Orientation 135
Tonnage 5408
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2000

Surveying Details

H1001/40 H1001/40 POSN 554400N, 080400W. (TRADE DIV REPORTS). H95/39 H95/39 C IN C W. APPS. GIVES SAME POSN. H1173/66 2.6.66 H1173/66 2.6.66 LOCATED IN 554318N, 075116W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 267 IN GEN DEPTH 305FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS DALRYMPLE). INS AS WK 44FMS. BR STD. H3740/69 9.7.69 H3740/69 9.7.69 LISTS HEAVILY TO PORT. LYING BOWS SE. 30FT HIGH IN 310FT. GOOD SONAR BUT PROBABLY IN TWO PIECES. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 4.7.69). H3740/69 16.10.74 H3740/69 16.10.74 POSN 554400N, 080400W. (REPD RISDON BEAZLEY) 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 81MTRS. NC 1770. H1310/83/42 24.11.83 H1310/83/42 24.11.83 IDENTIFIED AS BOMA FROM STEERING GEAR. (F HINDS, 28.10.83). H4473/81 H4473/81 13.7 87 PROBABLE WK LOCATED IN 554315N, 075118W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS HYDRA, HI 100). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 56.

General Comments

?IN TWO PIECES, BOWS SE, LISTS HEAVILY TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 43.24 N,7 51.36 W
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FAQ

Where is the BOMA wreck located?

The BOMA wreck is located at coordinates 55 43.24 N,7 51.36 W.

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

The BOMA lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 55 43.24 N,7 51.36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOMA?

The seabed around the BOMA lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When did the BOMA sink?

The BOMA sank on Aug 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BOMA discovered?

The wreck of the BOMA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BOMA belong to?

The BOMA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOMA?

The BOMA had a tonnage of 5408 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOMA?

The BOMA is classified as a steam ship.

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