Bosphorous (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bosphorous (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 49.157 N,4 34.354 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.819283
  • Longitude: -4.572567
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 108
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 129
Tonnage 2490
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1888
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1888
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2005

Surveying Details

SANK IN APPROX POSN 25M SSW OF EDDYSTONE LIGHT. (DODS). H1270/84 4.7.85 H1270/84 4.7.85 WK, STANDING 4FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED IN 494914N, 043429W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). CHART AS WK 70.0MTRS. BR STD. HH100/35/16 25.1.01 HH100/35/16 25.1.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. INTACT AND INVERTED. TIGHT TO THE SEABED. DAMAGE TO THE BOW, POSSIBLY DUE TO SEABED IMPACT. LARGE ANCHOR PRESENT, STILL HOUSED. LARGE DAMAGE HOLD IN THE PORT SIDE. THREE BOILERS PRESENT, ONE IN ITS TRUE POSITION. SINGLE PROP. ON SEABED OF SHALE AND PEBBLES. BOW NW. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 22.11.05 HH091/059/01 22.11.05 EXAM'D 28.9.04 IN 4949.157N, 0434.354W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.5 IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 108MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 129/309 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 309 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, APPEARS UPRIGHT. NO DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY W DOBSON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HALL BROTHERS. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR LONDON.

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 49.157 N,4 34.354 W
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FAQ

Where is the BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 49.157 N,4 34.354 W.

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

The BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 49 49.157 N,4 34.354 W.

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

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

When did the BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 12, 1888.

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

The wreck of the BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1888.

What country did the BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain.

What was the tonnage of the BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY)?

The BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2490 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOSPHOROUS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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