Boston City (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boston city (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.217 N,5 25.482 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.636950
  • Longitude: -5.424700
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.7 m
Width 13 m
Sonar Length 8.3
Sonar Width 7.2
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 2711
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1682/41 15.5.41 POSN 513824N, 052448W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS OBSTN PA. - NM 1086/41. H1682/41 29.9.1941 HMS UIVER (M/S TRAWLER) REPD, WHILST CARRYING OUT OROPESA SWEEP ON 20.4.41, THAT WIRE PARTED ON AN OBSTN IN 513826N, 052457W. POSN BY HSA. SWEEP WHICH WAS CUT CLEAN WAS SET TO 10FMS. (FOIC MILFORD HAVEN, 28.4.41). H4819/71 22.11.71 LOCATED IN 513816N, 052512W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 56 TO 58MTRS. SEVERAL STEEP PINNACLES IN VICINITY OF REPD POSN THE HIGHEST OF WHICH GIVES A GOOD SONAR RESPONSE RISES 6 TO 8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 43/71) AMEND TO WK 27FMS. BR STD. 6.4.72 AMEND TO OBSTN PA 27FMS. NC 1478. H4819/71 8.11.72 LOCATED IN 513810N, 052521W [OGB] USING DECCA & HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRNS. APPEARS TO STAND 4-5MTRS HIGH. THOUGHT TO BE LYING ON ITS SIDE IN AN AREA OF SANDWAVES UP TO 10MTRS HIGH WITH 50.0MTRS RIDGE TO N. IDENTIFIED AS WK. (HMS WOODLARK). AMEND TO WK 55MTRS. - NM 2169/72. H4919/77 29.12.77 NAME SUPPLIED. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.77). H5001/72 4.7.79 LOCATED IN 513810N, 052527W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS HECATE, HI 33A/78). NCA. 5.12.11 LOCATED 6.4.10 IN 5138.217N, 0525.482W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 54.32 IN GEN DEPTH 58.3MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 8.3MTRS, WIDTH 7.2MTRS, HT 4.98MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). ?DEBRIS OR BOILER. AMEND WK 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY CHARLES HILL & SON LTD, BRISTOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRISTOL CITY LINE (C HILL & SONS). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U 91.

General Comments

?DEBRIS, ?BOILER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 38.217 N,5 25.482 W
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FAQ

Where is the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.217 N,5 25.482 W.

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

The BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 51 38.217 N,5 25.482 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2711 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The BOSTON CITY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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