Boston Stirling Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Boston stirling Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 0.006 N,5 24.323 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.000100
  • Longitude: -5.405383
Wreck Depth -0.83 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOSTON STIRLING
Type stern trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.3 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 39.7
Sonar Width 12.9
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 127
Tonnage 387
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1985
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2020

Surveying Details

H4458/80 29.11.85 AGROUND IN 580000N, 052430W. (LL, 2.11.85). SOLD AS TOTAL LOSS. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LL 4.11.85). INS AS STPA. BR STD. H4458/80 13.2.86 VESSEL BEING BROKEN UP IN SITU. (LL, 18.1.86). NCA YET. HH272/350/02 18.9.91 WK OF TRAWLER SIGHTED 1.8.91 IN 580002N, 052415W, APPROX [POSN TAKEN FROM TRACING OF CHART]. LIES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SHORELINE WITH BOW ABOUT 10MTRS OFF. HAS LIST TO STBD WITH PORT GUARDRAIL JUST BELOW SURFACE AT LW SPRINGS. (MOCHRAS II, HN 26.8.91). 6.11.97 BOWS AND SUPERSTRUCTURE BREAK SURFACE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. LIES IN 11-18MTRS OF WATER ON PORT SIDE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV 1997). AMEND POSN TO 580002N, 052415W [OGB]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5800.012N, 0524.323W. SEP 2020/000240667 13.10.20 EXAM'D 26.3.20; WRECK LOCATED IN 5800.007N, 0524.325W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DRYING DEPTH -0.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.9MTRS. LENGTH 39.7MTRS, WIDTH 12.9MTRS, HT 8.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 127/307 DEGS. WK LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. WELL INTACT, SUPERSTRUCTURE CLEARLY VISABLE INCLUDING WINCH TO STERN. (MERITAITO AND XOCEAN, HI 1588). AMEND ST WK IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2020/000314317 29.12.20 15.3.20 WRECK EXAM'D IN 5800.006N, 0524.323W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DRYING DEPTH -0.83 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.9 MTRS. LENGTH 39.7 MTRS, WIDTH 12.9 MTRS, HT 8.6 MTRS, ORIENTATION 127/307 DEGS. (MERITAITO AND XOCEAN, HI 1588). AMEND ST WK -0.9 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WHEN SKIPPER, ALONE ON BRIDGE, FELL ASLEEP. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED, LATER CAUGHT FIRE AND CAPSIZED. PASSAGE ULLAPOOL FOR FISHING GROUNDS. CREW OF 9 RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BOSTON STIRLING wreck located?

The BOSTON STIRLING wreck is located at coordinates 58 0.006 N,5 24.323 W.

How deep is the BOSTON STIRLING and where exactly is it located?

The BOSTON STIRLING lies at a depth of about -0.83 meters and is located at coordinates 58 0.006 N,5 24.323 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOSTON STIRLING?

The seabed around the BOSTON STIRLING lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the BOSTON STIRLING sink?

The BOSTON STIRLING sank on Oct 31, 1985.

When was the wreck of the BOSTON STIRLING discovered?

The wreck of the BOSTON STIRLING was discovered in 1985.

What country did the BOSTON STIRLING belong to?

The BOSTON STIRLING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOSTON STIRLING?

The BOSTON STIRLING had a tonnage of 387 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOSTON STIRLING?

The BOSTON STIRLING is classified as a stern trawler.

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