Boy Andrew Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Boy andrew Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 7.219 N,1 10.233 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.120317
  • Longitude: -1.170550
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOY ANDREW
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 68
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1989
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

HH3057/81 15.2.89 HH3057/81 15.2.89 SANK ABOUT 100YDS OFF NESS OF TREBISTER IN 600718N, 011018W [OGB]. (SHETLAND CG MRSC, TELEX 13.1.89). POSN PLOTS ONSHORE. INS AS NDW PA IN 600715N, 011007W. BR STD. HH270/350/01 20.3.89 HH270/350/01 20.3.89 SOLD TO MR BRUCE, DIVER FROM ORKNEY. SALVAGE UNLIKELY. (LL, 22.2.89). HH270/350/01 11.5.89 HH270/350/01 11.5.89 SALVAGED USING FLOTATION BAGS 14.4.89 AND TOWED INTO LERWICK. (LL, 20.4.89). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS DURING STRONG GALE. WAS LATER PULLED OFF, BUT SANK JUST OFFSHORE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 7.219 N,1 10.233 W
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FAQ

Where is the BOY ANDREW wreck located?

The BOY ANDREW wreck is located at coordinates 60 7.219 N,1 10.233 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOY ANDREW?

The seabed around the BOY ANDREW lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the BOY ANDREW sink?

The BOY ANDREW sank on Jan 13, 1989.

When was the wreck of the BOY ANDREW discovered?

The wreck of the BOY ANDREW was discovered in 1989.

What country did the BOY ANDREW belong to?

The BOY ANDREW belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOY ANDREW?

The BOY ANDREW had a tonnage of 68 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOY ANDREW?

The BOY ANDREW is classified as a fishing vessel.

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