Bournemouth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bournemouth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.868 N,2 27.629 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.514467
  • Longitude: -2.460483
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOURNEMOUTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 232
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1886
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.2.85 RAN ONTO ROCKS NEAR PULPIT ROCK ON W SIDE PORTLAND BILL. WRECKAGE IS SPREAD FROM HW LINE TO A DEPTH OF 12MTRS AND CONSISTS MAINLY OF FLATTENED PLATES. (DIVE DORSET). POSN 503050N, 022733W FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/242/01 21.10.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1242). AMEND DEAD. NCA. HH091/154/01 29.12.09 POSSIBLY LOCATED 11.12.08 IN 5030.867N, 0227.614W [WGD] USING DGPS, SOME 20MTRS E OF LISTED POSN. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.44 IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 8.5MTRS, WIDTH 4.4MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). NO CLEAR CONTACT AND NO ANOMALY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1884 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOURNMOUTH, SWANAGE & POOLE S PACKET CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE. PASSAGE BOURNMOUTH FOR TORQUAY ON DAY EXCURSION. RAN AGROUND IN THICK FOG. (SIBI & SEA BREEZES MAY 1976).

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FAQ

Where is the BOURNEMOUTH wreck located?

The BOURNEMOUTH wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.868 N,2 27.629 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOURNEMOUTH?

The seabed around the BOURNEMOUTH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BOURNEMOUTH sink?

The BOURNEMOUTH sank on Aug 27, 1886.

When was the wreck of the BOURNEMOUTH discovered?

The wreck of the BOURNEMOUTH was discovered in 1985.

What country did the BOURNEMOUTH belong to?

The BOURNEMOUTH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOURNEMOUTH?

The BOURNEMOUTH had a tonnage of 232 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOURNEMOUTH?

The BOURNEMOUTH is classified as a steam ship.

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