Boston Typhoon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boston typhoon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 50 S,18 16.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.833333
  • Longitude: 18.275000
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOSTON TYPHOON
Type trawler
Flag ZA
Tonnage 393
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.12.78 5.12.78 ABANDONED FOLLOWING FIRE TOWED TO CAPE TOWN THEN SCUTTLED OFF ROBBEN ISLAND. (LLOYDS OCT'1978) H3211/71 20.12.78 H3211/71 20.12.78 NDW IN 335000S, 181630E. (SAN NM 99/78). BA 636. 3.3.82 3.3.82 NDW SHOWN ON SAN 150. NC 636. 7.5.82 7.5.82 CORRECT ON NC 1920.
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

23.4.78 VESSEL HAD AN ENGINE-ROOM FIRE ON 23.4.78 WHILE FISHING 56M NW OF SALDANHA BAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IRVIN & JOHNSON LTD. TOWED TO CAPE TOWN. ALL 20 CREW SAFE. A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. SCUTTLED OFF ROBBEN ISLAND. (LL VOL.232 & 234)

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FAQ

Where is the BOSTON TYPHOON wreck located?

The BOSTON TYPHOON wreck is located at coordinates 33 50 S,18 16.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOSTON TYPHOON?

The seabed around the BOSTON TYPHOON lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the BOSTON TYPHOON sink?

The BOSTON TYPHOON sank on Nov 4, 1978.

When was the wreck of the BOSTON TYPHOON discovered?

The wreck of the BOSTON TYPHOON was discovered in 1978.

What country did the BOSTON TYPHOON belong to?

The BOSTON TYPHOON belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the BOSTON TYPHOON?

The BOSTON TYPHOON had a tonnage of 393 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOSTON TYPHOON?

The BOSTON TYPHOON is classified as a trawler.

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