Boscastle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boscastle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 14.722 N,5 17.031 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.245367
  • Longitude: -5.283850
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 90.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 75
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2346
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Surveying Details 8.4.18 8.4.18 WK REPD 12M NNE STRUMBLE HD. (TEL GOODWICK) 9.4.18 M.17908 9.4.18 WK 14M NNW [MAG] OF STRUMBLE HD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - ACCEPT 521230N, 051900W APPROX - BA 1410. 3.4.45 3.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 521330N, 051800W. LENGTH 180FT, HEIGHT 36FT. (AUBD 319/148 ESCORT GROUP 5). 4.5.78 4.5.78 SHOWN AS USC PA 55MTRS IN 521230N, 051900W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NC 1178. H1950/76 14.11.80 H1950/76 14.11.80 WK EXAM'D 21.5.80 IN 521442N, 051658W, USING HF6 [ 2 LOP]. DECCA USED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72 IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING NE/SW. STRONG MAGNETIC SIGNATURE. (HMS BEAGLE HI 40/80) - R/P.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U111 WHILST ON VOYAGE BARRY TO SCAPA FLOW. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 14.722 N,5 17.031 W.

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

The BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 52 14.722 N,5 17.031 W.

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

The seabed around the BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 7, 1918.

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

The wreck of the BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2346 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The BOSCASTLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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