Bostonian (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bostonian (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.999 N,3 6.815 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.883317
  • Longitude: -3.113583
Wreck Depth 58.2 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 112.2
Sonar Width 27.9
Shadow Height 8.7
Orientation 40
Tonnage 5736
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1917
Bottom Texture 6/4
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details SUNK 60M S OF START POINT. (LLWW1). H0113/45 23.3.45 CONTACT IN 495300N, 030645W. LENGTH 180FT, HEIGHT 24FT. CLASSIFIED B1. (C IN C, PLYMOUTH). NCA. GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495300N, 030648W. LENGTH 180FT, HEIGHT 24FT. (C IN C, PLYMOUTH). H03504/51 13.9.51 WK DIVED ON IN 495330N, 030630W, DURING SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY. FOUND TO BE A BARNACLE-COVERED, BADLY DAMAGED MERCHANT VESSEL. LENGTH 280-360FT. STANDS 30-40FT HIGH. ORIENTATED 045/225DEGS. (C IN C, PORTSMOUTH). CHART AS NDW. BA 2649. 7.3.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 50MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2519. H4551/76 6.10.76 WK LOCATED IN 495300N, 030645W USING DECCA. REPORTED TO BE A CARGO VESSEL STANDING 23FT HIGH. (RISDON BEAZLEY, DTD 17.9.76). LATER REPORTED TO STAND 25FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 36FMS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, DTD 30.11.76). BR STD. 28.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 495330N, 030620W [EUR] ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. HH090/496/02 19.2.91 EXAM'D 10.10.90 IN 495300.4N, 030648.6W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.2 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.4MTRS, LENGTH 125MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS. UPRIGHT, LYING 035/215DEGS, BOWS NE. APPARENTLY BADLY DAMAGED & BUCKLED ALONG ITS LENGTH WITH HIGH POINT AT CENTRE. (NP 1008, HI 496). CHART AS WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM BLOCK 1480/91. HH100/351/16 26.1.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A WW1 SS SOME 140MTRS IN LENGTH. WK IS UPRIGHT WITH BOWS SW & A 10DEG LIST TO PORT. TRANSOM STERN ABOVE BRONZE PROP & HUGE RUDDER. NUMBER OF UNUSED 4 INCH SHELL CASES AT THE STERN BUT NO GUN LOCATED. STERN HOLD APPEARS EMPTY. AS THE ENGINE IS APPROACHED THERE ARE MANY SCATTERED PORTPOLES WHICH SUGGEST A MISSING ACCOMMODATION BLOCK. HUGE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE WHICH STANDS 10MTRS OR MORE PROUD. JUST FWD ARE TWO EXTREMELY LARGE DOUBLE ENDED SCOTCH BOILERS. REMAINS OF BRIDGE APPARENT BUT COLLAPSED. BOW BROKEN OFF & TWISTED TO PORT. FWD 5MTRS FACES UPWARD. REMANS OF GILL NETS ON WK. CONSIDERED TO BE 'BOSTONIAN' DUE TO SIZE AND LOCATION. (L BISHOP). NCA. 12.10.15 EXAM'D 16.6.15 IN 4952.999N, 0306.815W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 67MTRS. LENGTH 112.2MTRS, WIDTH 27.9MTRS, HT 8.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND BADLY DAMAGED. (MMT, HI 1480). AMEND TO NDW 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2015

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-53, 34M S BY E 1/2 E FROM START POINT. 4 LIVES LOST. ON PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR LONDON.

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND BADLY DAMAGED

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FAQ

Where is the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.999 N,3 6.815 W.

How deep is the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 58.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 52.999 N,3 6.815 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY)?

The BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5736 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY)?

The BOSTONIAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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