Boy Toby (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boy toby (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.582 N,5 4.418 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.559700
  • Longitude: -5.073633
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 14.3 m
Sonar Length 27.1
Sonar Width 6.3
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 83
Tonnage 18
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1980
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Surveying Details

H5001/72 18.12.80 H5001/72 18.12.80 INS AS USCPA 35MTRS IN 513436N, 050824W. NE1478. H4557/79 5.8.82 H4557/79 5.8.82 LOCATED IN 513334N, 050421W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 42.4MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN 24.7.82). BR STD. H4467/81 28.10.82 H4467/81 28.10.82 ORIGINAL POSN PASSED BY MRSC MILFORD HAVEN WAS INCORRECT. REVISED POSN OBTAINED LOCALLY. DURING SEARCH CENTRED ON THIS POSN LOCATED WK ON 11.6.82 IN 513334N, 050421E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.4 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 22MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LYING 080/260 DEGS, BOWS E, ON EVEN KEEL. LOW REFLECTIVITY SUGGEST WOODEN HULL AND, DESPITE APPARENT LENGTH DISCREPANCY, CONSIDER THIS TO BE BOY TOBY. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70E). NFA. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 22.4.10 IN 5133.582N, 0504.418W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.83 IN GEN DEPTH 48.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 27.1MTRS, WIDTH 6.3MTRS, HT 4.42MTRS. LIES 083/263 DEGS WITH BOWS W. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). INTACT. AMEND WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK ON WATER WHEN STERN TUBE BROKE AWAY FROM DEADWOOD. TAKEN IN TOW, BUT PUMPS UNABLE TO COPE AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.582 N,5 4.418 W.

How deep is the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.582 N,5 4.418 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 3, 1980.

When was the wreck of the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY)?

The BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 18 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY)?

The BOY TOBY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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